Outer Loop

Definition

The outer loop is a control structure that allows a set of instructions to be repeated multiple times. It surrounds the inner loop and determines how many times the inner loop will execute.

Related terms

Inner Loop:

A control structure that executes a set of instructions repeatedly within the outer loop.

Loop Control Variable: A variable used in the condition of a loop that determines when the loop should terminate.

Nested Loops: When one loop is placed inside another, creating layers or levels of repetition.