ALU

ALU Definition

ALU (ā′el′yo̵̅o̅′)

noun

the portion of a computer's central processing unit that performs arithmetic and logical operations

Etymology: a(rithmetic-)l(ogic) u(nit)

ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) Telecom Definition

The portion of the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer that performs mathematical calculations. See also CPU.

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