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closed-loop

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun closed-loop has 1 sense
  1. closed loop, closed-loop system - a control system with a feedback loop that is active
    --1 is a kind of control system

Definitions from the Web

Closed Loop

Definition:

A closed loop refers to a system in which feedback is continuously utilized to modify and regulate the system's behavior, thereby creating a self-regulating process.

Part of Speech:

Adjective, Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Adjective: Describing a system that continuously adjusts itself based on feedback to maintain stability and balance.

Example sentence: The closed loop control system in the self-driving car continuously receives input from sensors to keep the vehicle on track and avoid collisions.

Sense 2:

Noun: A complete circuit formed by connecting the output of a system back to its input, creating a continuous flow of information or control signals.

Example sentence: The thermostat uses a closed loop to constantly measure the room temperature and adjust the airflow accordingly.

Usages:

Usage 1:

In popular culture, the term "closed loop" is used metaphorically to describe an enclosed environment or situation without external influences.

Example sentence: The sci-fi movie depicted a space station as a closed loop, isolated from the outside world.

Usage 2:

Locally, in computer programming, closed loop may refer to a loop that iterates until a certain condition is met.

Example sentence: The developer used a closed loop to repeatedly execute a block of code until the user entered a valid input.

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