boolean variable

[ˈbuː.li.ən ˈvɛr.i.ə.bəl]
nounfemininepl: variáveis booleanas
variável booleana
1. A variable in programming that can hold one of two values: true or false, used in conditional logic and control flow
The boolean variable 'isActive' determines whether the user account is enabled.
A variável booleana 'isActive' determina se a conta do usuário está ativa.
2. A data type based on Boolean algebra, fundamental to digital logic and computer programming
In Java, you declare a boolean variable using the 'boolean' keyword.
Em Java, você declara uma variável booleana usando a palavra-chave 'boolean'.
Boolean variables are fundamental to computer science education worldwide, including Brazil and the USA. The term is used identically across both countries in professional and academic programming contexts. Named after George Boole, the Irish mathematician, the concept is taught in all programming courses regardless of cultural or regional differences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bool variablelogical variabletruth variablebinary variable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
variável booleana
Standard term used in programming education and professional contexts
São Paulo
variável booleana
Used consistently in tech hubs and software development
Rio de Janeiro
variável booleana
Standard usage in academic and professional settings
Portugal
variável booleana
Identical usage; sometimes called 'variável lógica' in educational contexts

Related Words

boolean algebraconditional statementlogical operatordata typetruefalse

Related Idioms & Phrases

flip a boolean
set a boolean to true
check a boolean condition
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