logic operator

[ˈlɑdʒɪk ˈɑpəreɪtər]
nounpl: logic operators
operador lógico
1. A symbol or word used in logic and programming to connect or modify boolean expressions, returning true or false values
The AND logic operator returns true only when both conditions are satisfied.
O operador lógico AND retorna verdadeiro apenas quando ambas as condições são satisfeitas.
2. In programming, a function that performs logical operations on boolean operands such as AND, OR, NOT, XOR
She used the OR logic operator to check if either password or biometric authentication was valid.
Ela usou o operador lógico OR para verificar se a autenticação por senha ou biométrica era válida.
3. In database queries, a symbol that combines multiple conditions in search criteria
The SQL query used the AND logic operator to filter results by both date range and category.
A consulta SQL usou o operador lógico AND para filtrar resultados por intervalo de datas e categoria.
This is a technical term widely used in software development, computer science education, and IT industries in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential vocabulary for anyone studying programming, databases, or digital logic. The term is consistent across both English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities, making it a universal concept in computer science.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
boolean operatorlogical operatorlogical connectorboolean connector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operador lógico
Standard term used in computer science education and industry
São Paulo
operador lógico
Widely used in tech hubs and IT companies
Rio de Janeiro
operador lógico
Common usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
operador lógico
Same terminology used in Portuguese computer science

Related Words

booleanAND operatorOR operatorNOT operatorXOR operatorconditional expressiontruth tableboolean algebra

Related Idioms & Phrases

logic gate (componente físico relacionado)
truth table (tabela de verdade associada)
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