do loop

English

Etymology

From the keyword do used in some programming languages for this purpose.

Noun

do loop (plural do loops)

  1. (computing) A section of computer code in which an instruction or group of instructions is executed repeatedly depending on the value of a Boolean condition.

Usage notes
  • May be implemented using a variety of keywords, e.g. PERFORM in COBOL.
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