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Meaning ofORin English

OR

Definitions

Conjunction
1. connecting alternatives; either option true
  You can have coffee or tea with your meal.
2. linking alternatives; at least one option valid
  The new policy will be implemented or it will be revised.
3. denoting disjunction; connecting propositions
  Do you want to go to the beach or the park for a picnic?
Noun
1. binary operator; true if one input is true
  The programmer used the OR operator to combine two conditions.
2. an alternative form in logic; electronics
  The electronic circuit uses an OR gate to control the flow of current.
3. applying scientific methods; decision making
  The researcher applied the OR principle to evaluate the results of the experiment.
4. a hospital room for surgery
  The surgeon prepared the OR room for the upcoming operation.
5. a US state (Oregon)
  The company is headquartered in Oregon.