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wrap around
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vi. (also n. wraparound and v. shorthand wrap ) 1. [techspeak] The action of
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a counter that starts over at zero or at minus infinity (see infinity )
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after its maximum value has been reached, and continues incrementing, either
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because it is programmed to do so or because of an overflow (as when a car's
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odometer starts over at 0). 2. To change phase gradually and continuously by
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maintaining a steady wake-sleep cycle somewhat longer than 24 hours, e.g.,
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living six long (28-hour) days in a week (or, equivalently, sleeping at the
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rate of 10 microhertz). This sense is also called phase-wrapping.
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