Boolean logic

Definitions

A branch of algebra in which the values of the variables are the truth values true and false, usually denoted 1 and 0.

A system of logical thought used in computer science and mathematics that uses operators such as AND, OR, and NOT to manipulate binary values.

Examples

The computer science course began with a fundamental introduction to Boolean logic.

By applying Boolean logic to the search parameters, the user was able to filter out irrelevant results.

Digital circuits rely on Boolean logic to process binary data through various gates.

Synonyms

Binary logic Symbolic logic Propositional calculus Algebra of logic Digital logic Boolean algebra

Antonyms

Fuzzy logic Probabilistic logic Multivalued logic Analog reasoning Intuitive judgment Subjective interpretation