loose coupling

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loose coupling

noun loose couplings

  1. A low-level interdependent coupling between program modules.
  2. The situation where ties between people and groups in an organization are not as strong as those recognised by theories of bureaucracy.

Opposite: tight coupling

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Opposite: tight coupling

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noun computer science: low-level interdependent coupling between modules

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@misc{loose_coupling_2026,
  title = {loose coupling},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/loose%20coupling},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}