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A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.
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The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration.
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The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.
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A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.
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Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.
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It's hard to work out his system of logic.
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The part of a system (usually electronic) that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit.
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Fred is designing the logic for the new controller.