(mathematics, computer science) The set of all strings of finite length made up of elements of a given set. (Then the Kleene closure is said to be of that given set. For a given set S, its Kleene closure may be denoted as S^*. The Kleene closure includes a string of zero length. Strings are equivalent to ordered tuples but written without the parentheses and commas.)

A short distance between a weapon and a target.

plural of close range

(nautical) The point of sail where the wind is blowing just ahead of the beam of the vessel

(nautical) To sail on a close reach

Deeply cared about; beloved or being the object of great concern.

In a deeply concerned manner or with great love.

(set theory, order theory, of a binary relation R on a set X) The smallest binary relation on X that includes R and is transitive. / (set theory, of a set X) The smallest transitive set that contains X.

plural of close borough

Synonym of pocket borough