What does "xor" mean?

The logic function exclusive OR (as opposed to inclusive OR), whose output is true only when exactly one of its inputs is true.

What is a synonym for "xor"?

Common synonyms include: and, either ... or, eor, ex or, ex-or, exclusive or.

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Noun

1
The logic function exclusive OR (as opposed to inclusive OR), whose output is true only when exactly one of its inputs is true.
2
The connective "exclusive or". One way to state its meaning in plain English is "if either A or B, but not if both."
"The XOR of (0,0) is 0; (0,1) is 1; (1,0) is 1; and (1,1) is 0."
3
A logic gate that implements "exclusive or".
4
The symbolic representation that implements "exclusive or".
"XOR can be used to add bits without carrying."

Verb

1
To perform the XOR function upon. transitive
"The XORed sequence has the same period as the sequence that is not XORed."

Conjunction

1
Or (but not both). rare
"The argument leads to the conclusion that an omnipotent being could rationally be able to do one xor the other and still be omnipotent."