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   loop

   /lo͞op/

   noun

   • 1. a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself: "make a loop in the twine" Similar bendcurvekinkarc
   • ▪ a length of thread, rope, or similar material, doubled or crossing itself, used as a fastening or handle: "a loop of rope tied around their wrists" Similar coilhoopringcirclenooseovalspiralcurltwirlwhorltwisthookzigzaghelixconvolutionincurvation
   • ▪ a curved stroke forming part of a letter (e.g. b, p).
   • ▪ a maneuver in which an aircraft describes a vertical circle in the air.
   • ▪ a maneuver describing a curve that crosses itself, made on a single edge.
   • 2. a structure, series, or process, the end of which is connected to the beginning: "a feedback loop"
   • ▪ an endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition.
   • ▪ a complete circuit for an electric current.
   • ▪ a programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.

   verb

   • 1. form (something) into a loop or loops; encircle: "she looped her arms around his neck" Similar coilwindtwistsnakewreathespiralform a hoop withform hoops withmake a circle withmake circles withbend into spirals/whorls
   • ▪ follow a course that forms a loop or loops: "the canal loops for two miles through the city" Similar windcurvebendtwistturnsnakemeandercoilspiralcorkscrewencircleform a ring aroundsurroundencompassrare:incurvate
   • ▪ put into or execute a loop of tape, film, or computing instructions: "the program loops back on reaching a RETURN statement"
   • ▪ circle an aircraft vertically in the air.

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin; compare with Scottish Gaelic lùb ‘loop, bend’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOOPING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LOOPING definition: 1. present participle of loop 2. to make a loop or curve: 3. (of a short piece of recorded music…. Learn more.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › loopingLOOPING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Looping definition: the process of fitting speech to film already shot, especially by making a closed loop of the film for one scene and projecting it repeatedly until a good synchronization of film and recorded speech is achieved..

4. howtosayguide.com › how-to-say-i-am-looping-someone-in-emailGuide: How to Say “I am Looping Someone in” in an Email

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   May 25, 2022 · Whether you’re writing a formal or informal email, it’s essential to choose the right words and tone to effectively convey your message. In this guide, we’ll explore various ways to express the act of looping someone in an email, including both formal and informal approaches.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › loopingLooping - definition of looping by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLOOPING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   loop verb [I or T, usually + adv/prep] (repeat) (of a short piece of recorded music) to be repeated all through a song or part of a song: The sample is automatically looped to repeat continuously until you tell it to stop.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › loopingLooping - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of looping. noun. (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained. synonyms: iteration.

8. www.thoughtco.com › definition-of-loop-958105What Are Loops in Computer Programs? - ThoughtCo

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   Mar 22, 2019 · A loop in a computer program is an instruction that repeats until a specified condition is reached. In a loop structure, the loop asks a question. If the answer requires action, it is executed. The same question is asked again and again until no further action is required.