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

And there’s an understanding that public outcry could increase as this first iteration of the 12-team Playoff continues. —Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024

One of the multiples, Mickey 17, survives his space expedition and must face his latest iteration, Mickey 18. —Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

Only this iteration of Buddy was looking quite disheveled with five o’clock shadow and a faux cigarette in his mouth. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024

In recent years, the tradition—which involves some iteration of eating exactly 12 grapes as the clock strikes midnight, often while crouched under a table—has become something of a viral sensation. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 Dec. 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