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LOOPING
iteration, looping
(noun) (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained; “the solution is obtained by iteration”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Verb
looping
present participle of loop
Noun
looping (plural loopings)
Something that loops; a looped pattern or action.
Etymology 2
Noun
looping
The running together of ore into a mass, when the ore is only heated for calcination.
Anagrams
• pooling
Source: Wiktionary
Loop"ing, n. Etym: [Cf. D. loopen to run. Cf. Loop a mass of iron, Leap.] (Metal.)
Definition: The running together of the matter of an ore into a mass, when the ore is only heated for calcination.
Loop"ing, p. pr. & vb. n.
Definition: of Loop. Looping snail (Zoöl.), any species of land snail of the genus Truncatella; -- so called because it creeps like the measuring worms.
LOOP
Loop, n. Etym: [G. luppe an iron lump. Cf. Looping.] (Iron Works)
Definition: A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls. [Written also loup.]
Loop, n. Etym: [Cf. 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 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 loophole. And stop all sight-holes, every loop from whence The eye of Reason may pry in upon us. Shak.
3. A curve of any kind in the form of a loop.
4. (Telegraphy)
Definition: A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts.
5. (Acoustics)
Definition: The portion of a vibrating string, air column, etc., between two nodes; -- called also ventral segment. Loop knot, a single knot tied in a doubled cord, etc. so as to leave a loop beyond the knot. See Illust. of Knot.
Loop, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Looped; p. pr. & vb. n. Looping.]
Definition: To make a loop of or in; to fasten with a loop or loops; -- often with up; as, to loop a string; to loop up a curtain.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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