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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ALU¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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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.

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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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