OR Operator

Definition

The OR operator is a logical operator that returns true if at least one of its operands is true; otherwise, it returns false.

Related terms

Logical Operator:

Symbols or words used to perform logical operations such as AND, OR, and NOT.

Boolean Expression: An expression that evaluates to either true or false.

Short-circuit Evaluation: A process where the evaluation of a boolean expression stops as soon as the result can be determined.