logical operation
Definition
- Noun:
- A computational or symbolic procedure: A "logical operation" is a fundamental process in computing and formal logic that manipulates one or more binary values (true/false, 1/0) according to the rules of Boolean algebra.
- A step in symbolic logic: It refers to an action performed on logical propositions or statements, such as combining or modifying them, to produce a new logical result based on strict, predefined rules.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The processor executes millions of logical operations per second.
- AND, OR, and NOT are the most basic types of logical operation.
- Constructing a truth table helps visualize the outcome of a complex logical operation.
Advanced Usage
- "To perform a logical operation": To carry out a specific step in logical or computational processing.
- The circuit is designed to perform the logical operation of comparison.
Variants and Related Words
- Logical operator (n): A symbol (e.g., ∧ for AND, ∨ for OR) that represents a specific logical operation.
- The "AND" logical operator returns true only if both inputs are true.
- Boolean operation (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with "logical operation," especially in computer science.
- Search engines use Boolean operations to filter results.
Synonyms
- Boolean operation: An operation on truth values.
- Logic operation: A synonymous term.
Related Phrases
- Binary logical operation: An operation that takes one or two binary inputs.
- NAND is a common binary logical operation.
Noun
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an operation that follows the rules of symbolic logic
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