do loop

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

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[edit]

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