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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Computers) a series of instructions in a computer program which, when executed, cause a cyclic repetition of the same instructions, with no other action by the program, for as long as the program continues to be executed, or the loop is interrupted by some external action.
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- noun computing A
loop which continues indefinitely.
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seanahan commented on the word infinite loop
see endless loop
February 20, 2007
uselessness commented on the word infinite loop
Okay, I'll check it out... thanks for the tip.
February 20, 2007
uselessness commented on the word infinite loop
Hey, WAIT A SECOND...
February 20, 2007
feverhead commented on the word infinite loop
hahaha
November 1, 2008