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.
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