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(1) In a low-level programming language, a statement that directs the computer to go to some other part of the program. In assembly languages, "branch" or "jump" instructions provide this capability. In high-level languages, a "goto" statement, as well as several other programming constructs, provide the equivalent of the branch. For example, "IF A EQUALS B GOTO MATCH_ROUTINE." See branch prediction and do loop.

(2) A connection between two blocks in a flowchart or two nodes in a network.

1.(mathematics)branch - An edge in a tree.
2.(programming)branch - A jump.
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A luckless young female slipped from an insecure hold upon a high branch and came crashing to the ground almost at Kerchak's feet.
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When a big branch bent down to seize him the Woodman chopped at it so fiercely that he cut it in two.
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Very slowly the ape-man moved inward along the branch until he was directly above the panther.
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