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Boolean

Bool·e·an [ blee ən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
using combinatory system of symbolic logic: using a system of symbolic logic that uses combinations of logical operators such as "AND," "OR," and "NOT" Boolean operators to determine relationships between entities. Boolean operations are extensively used in writing computer programs and in computer searches using keywords.

[Mid-19th century. After George Boole]
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