also: エクソア · エクス・オア · エックスオア · エクスオア
XOR; exclusive OR
A logical operation that outputs true only when the inputs differ. Used in computing, mathematics, and electronics.
This circuit uses an XOR gate.
Taking the XOR of condition A and condition B yields true only when exactly one is true.
Abbreviation of 'exclusive OR', borrowed from English. The reading エックス・オア reflects the English letter 'X' plus 'OR', while エクソア is a contracted pronunciation.