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ALU

American

abbreviation

Computers.

arithmetic logic unit: the part of a central processing unit that performs arithmetic and logical operations.

ALU British

abbreviation

arithmetic and logic unit

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Etymology

Origin of ALU

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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The company, for its part, has accused the National Labor Relations Board and the ALU of improperly influencing the outcome of the successful unionization vote.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit accuse the ALU of violating a federal law governing unions' internal affairs and its own constitution.

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2023

In a letter sent to the splinter groups’ attorney on Friday, before the lawsuit was filed, ALU attorney Jeanne Mirer had called the claims “frivolous.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

The ALU did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2023

Other union members think the focus should be on the only ALU union win and shoring up support for a strike to put further pressure on Amazon during contract discussions.

From Washington Times • Mar. 30, 2023

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