closed loop

noun — 11 senses

closed loop

noun
11 senses
  1. 1A path whose initial point is equal to its terminal point.
  2. 2Alternative form of closed curve.
  3. 3A closed-loop transfer function.
  4. 4An electronic feedback loop.
  5. 5A PID controller.
  6. 6A closed ecological system.
  7. 7Closed-loop communication.
  8. 8The process of pulling water from one area of a reef…
  9. 9An economy in which materials are consistently reused…
  10. 10Clipping of closed time loop.
  11. 11Alternative form of knot loop.
1

Mathematics, Sciences, Topology A path whose initial point is equal to its terminal point.

2

Mathematics, Sciences Alternative Alternative form of closed curve.

› A feedback loop, especially when found in:

3

A closed-loop transfer function.

4

Mathematics, Sciences, Systems theory An electronic feedback loop.

5

Mathematics, Sciences, Systems theory A PID controller.

6

Biology, Ecology, Natural sciences A closed ecological system.

7

Communication, Communications Closed-loop communication.

8

The process of pulling water from one area of a reef aquarium and pumping it immediately elsewhere in the tank to create higher flow and minimize dead spots.

9

Economics, Sciences An economy in which materials are consistently reused rather than discharged as waste.

10

Lifestyle, Time, Tourism, Transport, Travel Abbreviation, Clipping Clipping of closed time loop.

11

Alternative Alternative form of knot loop.

Related terms
close the loop, open-loop

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