iteration

noun

it·​er·​a·​tion ˌi-tə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: version, incarnation

the latest iteration of the operating system

2

: the action or a process of iterating or repeating: such as

a

: a procedure in which repetition of a sequence of operations yields results successively closer to a desired result

b

: the repetition of a sequence of computer instructions a specified number of times or until a condition is met compare recursion

3

: one execution of a sequence of operations or instructions in an iteration

Synonyms

• duplication
• redo
• reduplication
• reiteration
• renewal
• repeat
• repetition
• replay
• replication
• reprise

Examples of iteration in a Sentence

your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin

Recent Examples on the Web

Through each iteration one thing has remained true for the model: its deep ties to racing. —Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024

At the time, Krasinski indicated that his iteration of Jack Ryan was approaching its final hurrah. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024

Early iterations seemed more like novelty acts than transformative tools. —Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

The AirPods Pro are a significant upgrade from past iterations of AirPods, with enhanced features and performance. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

iteration

noun

it·​er·​a·​tion ˌit-ə-ˈrā-shən 

: repetition

especially : a computational process in which a series of operations is repeated a number of times