Look up: loop

1. loop
   (programming) A sequence of instructions that the processor repeats, either until some condition is met, or indefinitely. In an structured language (e.g. C, Pascal, BASIC, or Fortran), a loop is usually achieved with for loop, while loop or repeat loop constructs. In other languages these constructs...
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2. Loop
   In nautical terms, a loop is a complete turn of a rope with a cross over.
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3. Loop
   That part of a STANDING WAVE where the vertical motion is greatest and the horizontal velocities are least.
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4. loop
   [n] - anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a line or cord etc.) that is closed or nearly closed 2. [n] - an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) 3. [n] - the basic pattern of the human fingerprint 4. [n] - a computer program that performs a series...
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5. Loop
   1) A term meaning the same as Anti-Node (the points of maximum displacement of motion in a vibrating stretched string).
   2) A tape (or magnetic film) recording where the ends of the tape are spliced together in such a manner that the tape will continually repeat.
   3) A repeating of an audio sample with no gap in between.
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6. Loop
   (CONTROL SYSTEMS GLOSSARY) Each DCS controls a number of loops. These consist of a measurement device, a controller and a valve. Each loop is composed of devices to control the flow of liquid at a particular point.
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7. Loop
   To repeat a sequencer pattern or portion of an audio sample repeatedly. The point to which the program returns, whether the beginning or some other point, is usually definable by the user
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8. LOOP
   to repeat a sequencer pattern or portion of an audio sample repeatedly. The point to which the program returns, whether the beginning or some other point, is usually definable by the user. At its most basic, a loop is a series of instructions (computing) or beats / notes / chords (music) that is cap...
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9. Loop
   Section of protein chain connecting classical secondary structures like helix and sheet. Often of irregular structure, surface exposed and containing hydrophilic residues.
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10. Loop
    The inappropriate, usually compulsive repetition of a unit of behaviour.
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11. Loop
    A manoeuvre consisting of a complete revolution in flight in a vertical plane. The upper surface of the aeroplane or glider performing the manoeuvre is on the inside of the circle.
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12. loop
    a turn or bend in a thread or line; a bend in a wire; one of the patterns formed by the dermal ridges on the finger tips Category: Medicine • yarns may have loops at intervals; they are then called bouclé yarns or looped yarns Category: Various industries and crafts • a ...
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13. Loop
    Loop (lōp) noun [ German luppe an iron lump. Confer Looping .] (Iron Works) A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls. [ Written also loup .]
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14. Loop
    Loop noun [ Confer Ir. & Gael. lub loop, noose, fold, thong, bend, lub to bend, incline.] 1. A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked int...
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15. Loop
    Loop (lōp) transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Looped (lōpt); present participle & verbal noun Looping .] To make a loop of or in; to fasten with a loop or loops; -- ...
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16. loop
    1. A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc, through which another thread, cord, etc, can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye, as of metal; a staple; a noose; a bight. 'That the probation bear no hinge, nor loop To hang a doubt on.' (Shak) ... 2. A small, narrow opening; a l...
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17. loop
    loop-the-loop noun a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane
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18. loop
    noun an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
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19. loop
    noun the basic pattern of the human fingerprint
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20. loop
    noun an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan); `he`s no longer in the loop`
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21. loop
    noun anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
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22. loop
    noun (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; `the solution took hundreds of iterations`
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23. loop
    (lldbomacp) a turn or sharp curve in a cordlike structure.
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24. Loop
    • (n.) A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts. • (n.) A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls. • (n.) A small, narrow opening; a loophole. • (n.) A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rop...
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25. loop
    (from the article `sound`) The next two vibrational modes of the string are also represented in Figure 4. For these vibrations the string is divided into equal segments called ...
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