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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Thomas broke the game open after Jesse Scholtens allowed Luis García’s single, hit Jake Alu and walked CJ Abrams to load the bases in the third inning.

From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2023

“You always want to be in those at-bats,” Alu said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 26, 2023

Ten of them decided to stay and shelter on Sarang Alu island, while the others continued the trip.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023

Elliot Foote, his partner Steph Weisse, and friends Will Teagle and Jordan Short, along with the three Indonesians, were in the boat in the waters around Sarang Alu and Banyak islands.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023

She meant that I was no Galu, as I claimed, but an Alu, or speechless one.

From The People That Time Forgot by Burroughs, Edgar Rice

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