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or

(definition)

Definition: Disjunction: 0 OR 0 = 0, 0 OR 1 = 1, 1 OR 0 = 1, 1 OR 1 = 1.

Also known as inclusive or.

See also and, not, xor, nor, implies.

Note: Also known as "inclusive or" in contrast to exclusive or (xor).

Author: PEB


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