CEFR B1

loops

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

The software uses a loop to process each item in the list.
An infinite loop can cause a program to crash.

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loops (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /luːps/

Definition

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

Examples

The software uses a loop to process each item in the list.
An infinite loop can cause a program to crash.

How to Use loops

loop through (prepositional phrase): To move or process something in a sequence or cycle. — "The script will loop through all the files in the directory."
infinite loop (collocation): A loop that continues forever because its exit condition is never met. — "Be careful not to create an infinite loop in your code."

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