For-loop Definition

noun

(computing) A section of code in which an instruction or group of instructions is executed a specific number of times depending on the value of a loop counter.

An example of a for loop in BASIC: FOR X=1 TO 10: PRINT 1/X: NEXT.
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Singular:
for-loop
Plural:
for-loops

Origin of For-loop

  • From the keyword FOR used in many programming languages for this purpose.

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