Boolean Meaning in English
word
buˈɫiən
boo-LEE-uhn
ˈbuːliən
BOO-lee-uhn
Definition
Related to a data type that can only have two values: true or false. Commonly used in computer science, logic, and programming.
Usage & Nuances
Used almost exclusively in technical and programming contexts. As an adjective, often modifies 'variable', 'logic', 'value', or 'expression' (e.g., 'boolean value'). Pronounced 'BOO-lee-an'. Not used in everyday conversation outside of technology.
Spanish: booleanoPortuguese (BR): booleanoPortuguese (PT): booleanoChinese (Simplified): 布尔型 - 布尔值Chinese (Traditional): 布林型 - 布林值Hindi: बूलियनArabic: منطقي (برمجيات)Bengali: বুলিয়ান (কম্পিউটার বিজ্ঞানের শব্দ)Russian: булевыйJapanese: ブール値 - ブール型Vietnamese: boolean - kiểu BooleanKorean: 불린 - 불리언Turkish: boolean - bool (bilişim terimi)Urdu: بولین (کمپیوٹر اصطلاح)Indonesian: boolean - kiểu boolean
Example Sentences
A boolean variable can only be true or false.
basic
In programming, 'isOn' is a common boolean.
basic
A boolean answer is either yes or no.
basic
Make sure your function returns a boolean so the test works properly.
natural
You need a boolean expression to use in this if-statement.
natural
Don’t forget—'==' returns a boolean, not a number!
natural