logics

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noun
  1. 1

    A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.

  2. 2

    The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration.

  3. 3

    The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.

  4. 4

    A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.

  5. 5

    Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.

    It's hard to work out his system of logic.

  6. 6

    The part of a system (usually electronic) that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit.

    Fred is designing the logic for the new controller.

verb
  1. 1

    To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic.

  2. 2

    To apply logical reasoning to.

  3. 3

    To overcome by logical argument.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/logic, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/logics