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looping

Looping (noun) means the act or pattern of repeating something in a circular or continuous way. Example: “The editor fixed the awkward looping in the background music.”

noun
1
The act or pattern of repeating something in a circular or continuous way.
"The editor fixed the awkward looping in the background music."
2
A teaching practice where a teacher stays with the same group of students for more than one school year.
"The school introduced looping so pupils keep the same teacher for two years running."

How to use looping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRepeating in a circular pattern, or (in schools) a teacher staying with the same class across multiple years.

Word forms

loopings plural

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Etymology

Compare Dutch loopen (“to run”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “looping” mean?

The word “looping” means the act or pattern of repeating something in a circular or continuous way. In plain terms, repeating in a circular pattern, or (in schools) a teacher staying with the same class across multiple years.

How do you use “looping” in a sentence?

Here is “looping” used in a sentence: “The editor fixed the awkward looping in the background music.”

What part of speech is “looping”?

“Looping” is a noun.

How many meanings does “looping” have?

“Looping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or pattern of repeating something in a circular or continuous way.

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