ALU

American  

abbreviation

Computers.

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

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ALU British  

abbreviation

1. arithmetic and logic unit

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Etymology

Origin of ALU

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Since then, the ALU has faced many other challenges, including two election losses at other Amazon warehouses and internal strife about its organizing strategy.

From Seattle Times

Some organizers have left to form the ALU Democratic Reform Caucus, a dissident group that sued the union last year to force an election for new leadership.

From Seattle Times

Schwartz said the Teamsters have indicated they want the ALU membership to ratify the new agreement before the union holds its internal leadership election in July.

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But he said that will pose a challenge because the ALU currently doesn’t have an updated list of members, which the caucus has been seeking for the internal election that’s currently underway.

From Seattle Times

He also told financial news website Business Insider in December that he would not seek reelection as ALU president.

From Seattle Times