Ors - English meaning

noun

A logical operation which gives the value one if at least one operand has the value one, and otherwise gives a value of zero.

noun

Gold or yellow, as a heraldic tincture.

Usage examples:

A bend or

conjunction

Used to link alternatives.

Usage examples:

A cup of tea or coffee

conjunction

Introducing a synonym or explanation of a preceding word or phrase.

Usage examples:

Yoga is a series of postures, or asanas

conjunction

Otherwise (used to introduce the consequences of something not being done or not being the case)

Usage examples:

Hurry up, or you'll miss it all

conjunction

Introducing an afterthought, usually in the form of a question.

Usage examples:

John's indifference—or was it?—left her unsettled

conjunction

Either.

Usage examples:

To love is the one way to know or god or man

abbreviation

Operational research.

abbreviation

Oregon (in official postal use).

abbreviation

Other ranks (as opposed to commissioned officers).