Boolean (adjective or noun, “BOO-lee-en”)
The word “Boolean” can be an adjective or a noun. As an adjective, this word describes a decision with only two possible answers, such as yes or no. As a noun, it can refer to a specific kind of value. For example, the answers “yes” or “no” are both Boolean. Booleans are important in computer science, math and more.
People make Boolean choices in daily life. Imagine a mom tells a child that they can have ice cream if they clean their room and do their homework. Two possible outcomes exist — yes, the child gets ice cream. Or no, the child doesn’t get ice cream. For “yes,” the child must satisfy two requirements. If the child only satisfies one requirement, or neither, the answer is “no.”
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