bitwise OR

[/ˈbɪtwaɪz ɔːr/]
noun
operação OR bit a bit
1. A binary logical operation that compares two bits and returns 1 if at least one of the bits is 1, and returns 0 only if both bits are 0
The bitwise OR operation between 5 (binary 101) and 3 (binary 011) results in 7 (binary 111).
A operação OR bit a bit entre 5 (binário 101) e 3 (binário 011) resulta em 7 (binário 111).
2. A programming operator, typically represented by the symbol '|', used to perform logical disjunction at the bit level
In C, the expression 'a | b' performs a bitwise OR operation on variables a and b.
Em C, a expressão 'a | b' realiza uma operação OR bit a bit nas variáveis a e b.
This is a technical computing term used internationally in programming and computer science. It is rarely translated in professional or academic contexts, even in Portuguese-speaking countries. Programmers typically use the English term 'bitwise OR' regardless of language background, though educational materials may provide the Portuguese translation 'operação OR bit a bit' for clarity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bitwise disjunctionbit-level ORlogical OR (bit-level)
Antonyms / Antônimos
bitwise ANDbitwise NOR

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação OR bit a bit
Standard technical term used in computing education and software development
Portugal
operação OR bit a bit
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; English term 'bitwise OR' is commonly used in technical documentation
USA (Technical)
bitwise OR
Standard term in computer science and programming contexts; rarely translated in technical settings

Related Words

bitwise ANDbitwise XORbitwise NOTbinary operationlogical operatorbit manipulation
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