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Looping
see synonyms of loopingNoun
1. iteration, looping
(computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained
Example Sentences:'the solution is obtained by iteration'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Looping
see synonyms of loopingnoun
1.
the round or oval shape formed by a line, string, etc, that curves around to cross itself
2.
any round or oval-shaped thing that is closed or nearly closed
3.
a piece of material, such as string, curved round and fastened to form a ring or handle for carrying by
4.
an intrauterine contraceptive device in the shape of a loop
5. electronics
a.
a closed electric or magnetic circuit through which a signal can circulate
b. short for loop aerial
6.
a flight manoeuvre in which an aircraft flies one complete circle in the vertical plane
7. Also called: loop line mainly British
a railway branch line which leaves the main line and rejoins it after a short distance
8. mathematics, physics
a closed curve on a graph
hysteresis loop
9. another name for antinode
10. anatomy
a.
the most common basic pattern of the human fingerprint, formed by several sharply rising U-shaped ridges
Compare arch1 (sense 4b), whorl (sense 3)b.
a bend in a tubular structure, such as the U-shaped curve in a kidney tubule (Henle's loop or loop of Henle)
11. computing
a series of instructions in a program, performed repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied
12. skating
a jump in which the skater takes off from a back outside edge, makes one, two, or three turns in the air, and lands on the same back outside edge
13.
a group of people to whom information is circulated (esp in the phrases in or out of the loop)
verb
14. (transitive)
to make a loop in or of (a line, string, etc)
15. (transitive)
to fasten or encircle with a loop or something like a loop
16. Also: loop the loop
to cause (an aircraft) to perform a loop or (of an aircraft) to perform a loop
17. (intransitive)
to move in loops or in a path like a loop
noun
an archaic word for loophole
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Looping
see synonyms of looping noun
1.
a.
the more or less circular figure formed by a line, thread, wire, etc. that curves back to cross itself
b.
a noose
2.
anything having or forming this figure
the loop of a written l
3.
a sharp bend, as in a mountain road, which almost comes back upon itself
4.
a ring-shaped fastening or ornament
loops for a belt
5.
a plastic intrauterine contraceptive device
usually with the6.
a segment of film or magnetic tape joined end to end to form a continuous strip for endless repetition in mixing or dubbing sound
7.
a system consisting of a series of operations or activities in which each depends on the outcome of the previous one; esp., such a system in which the result of a later operation affects an earlier
operation, providing continuous feedback
8. Aeronautics
a looplike airplane maneuver flown in a vertical plane
9. Computing
a sequence of program instructions that are repeatedly executed until certain conditions are reached
10. Electricity
a complete circuit
11. Physics
the part of a vibrating string, air column, etc. between the nodes; antinode
verb transitive
12.
to make a loop or loops in or of
13.
to wrap around one or more times
loop the wire around the post
14.
to fasten with a loop or loops
to loop curtains back
15.
to dub in or rerecord dialogue or other sound into (a film)
16. Electricity
to join (conductors) so as to complete a circuit
verb intransitive
17.
to form into a loop or loops
18.
to progress as a measuring worm does by alternately straightening the body and drawing it up into a loop
19. Aeronautics
to perform a loop or loops
noun
Archaic
a narrow opening or loophole
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Looping
see synonyms of loopingn.
1.
a. A length of line, thread, ribbon, or other thin material that is curved or doubled over making an opening.
b. The opening formed by such a doubled line.
2. Something having a shape, order, or path of motion that is circular or curved over on itself.
3. Electricity A closed circuit.
4. Computers A sequence of instructions that repeats either a specified number of times or until a particular condition is met.
5. A loop-shaped intrauterine device.
6. A flight maneuver in which an aircraft flies a circular path in a vertical plane with the lateral axis of the aircraft remaining horizontal.
7. A segment of film or magnetic tape whose ends are joined, making a strip that can be continuously replayed.
v. looped, loop·ing, loops
v.tr.
1. To form into a loop.
2. To fasten, join, or encircle with loops or a loop.
3. To fly (an aircraft) in a loop.
4. To move in a loop or an arc.
5. Electricity To join (conductors) so as to complete a circuit.
6. To add or substitute (words) in a film by altering the soundtrack.
v.intr.
1. To form a loop.
2. To move in a loop: "The couple looped constantly around the international social circuit" (Walter Isaacson).
3. To make a loop in an aircraft.
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