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ALU

American  

abbreviation

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


ALU British  

abbreviation

  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

Etymology

Origin of ALU

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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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 • Jun. 4, 2024

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.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

They are seeking an order requiring the ALU to hold officer elections by Aug. 30 under the supervision of an independent monitor and striking down changes that ALU leaders made to the union's original bylaws.

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2023

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

Heather Goodall, the lead ALU organizer at the Albany warehouse, told the New York Times that her workers received scant support from Mr. Smalls, with infrequent and unpredictable visits.

From Washington Times • Mar. 30, 2023

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