Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inclusive-or
noun
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv ɔr/
Definition
A logical operation that results in true if at least one of its operands is true, but false only if both operands are false.
Examples
- If you choose option A or option B, the inclusive-or means you can choose both options.
- The statement is true under inclusive-or if either of the conditions holds true.
- In programming, the inclusive-or operator is often represented by the symbol ‘∨’.
Meaning
Inclusive-or is often used in mathematics and computer science to signify that at least one of the conditions must be met for the result to be true.
Synonyms
- logical disjunction
- or
