Bool·ean
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Definition of Boolean
: of, relating to, or being a logical combinatorial system (such as Boolean algebra) that represents symbolically relationships (such as those implied by the logical operators AND, OR, and NOT) between entities (such as sets, propositions, or on-off computer circuit elements)
Boolean expression Boolean search strategy for information retrieval
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“Boolean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boolean. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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The first known use of Boolean was in 1851
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