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boolean

adj.
C1 Advanced US //buˈɫiən// bool·ean

adj. describing something that has only two possible states, like yes/no, on/off, or true/false. You use this to describe data that can only be one of two choices.

adj. relating to a system of logic where there are only two possible values, typically true or false. Often used to describe variables or data types in programming that can only hold one of two states.


SIMPLE

The form uses a boolean to check if the user is logged in.

CONTEXTUAL

In the database, the 'is_active' field is a boolean that determines whether a user can access the system.

COMPLEX

The algorithm processes the boolean inputs to determine the final outcome, ensuring that any complex decision is reduced to a simple logical comparison.

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