a type of logic used in computers and other electronic devices for processing imprecise or variable data: in place of the traditional binary values, fuzzy logic employs a range of values for greater flexibility
Origin:
< fuzzy (set), coined (1965) by L. A. Zadeh, U.S. computer scientist
See fuzzy logic in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A form of algebra employing a range of values from “true” to “false” that is used in decision-making with imprecise data, as in artificial intelligence systems.