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ALU

abbreviation for

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


ALU

abbreviation for

  1. arithmetic and logic unit
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ALU1

First recorded in 1955–60
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Example Sentences

About half-past one, we reached the north-west point of Alu, where we put into a small cove to get water.

On one occasion, Gorai took me in his war-canoe on a geological excursion to the north-west side of Alu.

On our first visit to Alu we were therefore prepared to think favourably of him.

On our way we skirted the beach of an islet on which were squatting a party of Alu natives who had gone there to fish.

The news of the death of the principal wife of the Alu chief was soon carried to the other islands of Bougainville Straits.

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