Loop (Noun)
Meaning 1
(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The program entered an infinite loop and crashed the system.
- The loop iterated over the array, performing calculations on each element.
- The algorithm's efficiency was improved by reducing the number of loops required.
- The loop counter incremented by one after each iteration.
- The programmer carefully optimized the loop to minimize execution time.
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Meaning 2
Anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself).
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The new skate park has a giant loop for bikers and skaters to perform aerial stunts.
- She closed the zipper by joining the loop on one side with the toggle on the other.
- Aerial acrobats hung by a metal loop on the end of the helicopter, high above the river.
- Birdwatchers try to slip the metal loop of the identification band onto a pigeon's leg.
- Inside the clothing factory, boxes full of nylon webbing formed endless fabric loops awaiting transformation into pants waistbands.
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Meaning 3
The topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- A closed path in a network where the first and last node are the same is called a loop.
- In a network, a loop occurs when two or more nodes are connected to each other in such a way that the last node is connected back to the first node.
- A network can be described as having a loop topology when the components are arranged in a circular fashion, where the last component is connected to the first.
- In graph theory, a loop is an edge that connects a vertex to itself, or a sequence of edges that form a circular path.
- The network engineer had to carefully configure the switches to prevent a loop from forming in the topology of the company's internal network.
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Meaning 4
A flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The stunt pilot executed a perfect loop, thrilling the crowd at the airshow.
- The instructor taught the student pilot how to enter and exit a loop safely.
- The aircraft's speed decreased noticeably as it reached the top of the loop.
- Flying a loop requires precise control and a good understanding of the aircraft's dynamics.
- The pilot completed three consecutive loops before leveling off and flying away from the aerobatic box.
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Meaning 5
The basic pattern of the human fingerprint.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Meaning 6
An intrauterine device in the shape of a loop.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor inserted a copper loop into her uterus as a form of birth control.
- She opted for a hormonal loop that would also help regulate her menstrual cycle.
- The loop was a T-shaped device that was inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
- After having two children, she decided to get a loop inserted to prevent any future pregnancies.
- The loop was a reversible form of birth control, allowing her to get pregnant again if she chose to.
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Meaning 7
A complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The wire formed a loop that connected the battery to the light bulb, allowing electricity to flow.
- The feedback loop in the amplifier caused the sound to echo and distort.
- The circuit board had a loop of copper wire that carried the signal from the microprocessor to the memory chip.
- The loop of fiber optic cable allowed the data to be transmitted continuously without interruption.
- The engineer designed a loop of electrical connections that enabled the machine to function autonomously.
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Meaning 8
Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The climber's harness featured a loop at the end of the rope for easy attachment to anchors.
- A sturdy loop was fixed to the boat's deck to secure the sails in place.
- The backpack had a loop at the top for attaching a carabiner and clipping to a hook.
- Sailors used a metal loop to fasten the jib sheets to the sail's clew.
- A strong loop on the life jacket allowed the rope to be quickly attached in emergency situations.
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Meaning 9
An inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan); "he's no longer in the loop".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- She was removed from the loop after her unauthorized comments to the press were leaked.
- He's been out of the loop since the company changed management.
- Back in the 1980s, the phrase "in the loop" originated with President Reagan's inner circle of advisors.
- After retirement, he slowly lost touch with what was happening and was no longer in the loop.
- She made sure to keep him in the loop so he wouldn't miss the important meeting.
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Meaning 10
A computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.