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MENTAL MODEL · M9289

Boolean Logic

Boolean Logic
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

George Boole's logical algebra: uses three basic operations AND, OR, and NOT to handle the truth values of propositions. Widely applied in search engines and database queries.

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Precise search technique. Mastering Boolean logic can greatly improve the precision and efficiency of information retrieval.

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An algebraic system founded by George Boole, which uses true/false (1/0) and operations such as AND, OR, and NOT to characterize propositional relationships. It is the foundation of digital circuits, database queries, and computer science.

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