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loop

 

[ luːp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in programming

A sequence of instructions that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached.

Synonyms

cycle, iteration, repetition

Examples of usage

  • The program used a loop to iterate through the list of items.
  • She implemented a loop to check for errors in the code.
Context #2 | Noun

in music

A repeated section of music.

Synonyms

repeat, riff, sequence

Examples of usage

  • The song had a catchy guitar loop.
  • The DJ added a drum loop to the track.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To perform a task or activity repeatedly.

Synonyms

cycle, repeat, replay

Examples of usage

  • She looped the video to watch it again.
  • He likes to loop his favorite song.

Translations

Translations of the word "loop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 laço

🇮🇳 लूप

🇩🇪 Schleife

🇮🇩 gelung

🇺🇦 петля

🇵🇱 pętla

🇯🇵 ループ

🇫🇷 boucle

🇪🇸 bucle

🇹🇷 döngü

🇰🇷 루프

🇸🇦 حلقة

🇨🇿 smyčka

🇸🇰 smyčka

🇨🇳 循环

🇸🇮 zanka

🇮🇸 lykkja

🇰🇿 цикл

🇬🇪 ციკლი

🇦🇿 dövrə

🇲🇽 bucle

Etymology

The word 'loop' originated from the Old English word 'hlōp' meaning a running, leap, or spring. It has evolved over time to be used in various contexts, from programming to music and informal activities. The concept of a loop, as a repetitive sequence, is fundamental in many fields, providing efficiency and structure to processes.

See also: looped, loophole, looping.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,938, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.