iterative
adjective
it·er·a·tive
ˈi-tə-ˌrā-tiv 
-rə-
-rə-
: involving repetition: such as
a
: expressing repetition of a verbal action
b
: utilizing the repetition of a sequence of operations or procedures
iterative programming methods
iteratively
adverb
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But SpaceX follows an iterative development cycle, with each test flight building on the prior mission.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
Continuously Improve Continuous improvement is an iterative activity of standardizing, measuring and then improving work.
—John Knotts, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Rather, the Oyster bracelet evolved throughout the early part of the 20th century, taking the form of iterative configurations.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
References in a scientific publication allow authors to justify methodological choices or present the results of past studies, highlighting the iterative and collaborative nature of science.
—Lonni Besançon, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2024
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
Continuously Improve Continuous improvement is an iterative activity of standardizing, measuring and then improving work.
—John Knotts, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Rather, the Oyster bracelet evolved throughout the early part of the 20th century, taking the form of iterative configurations.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
References in a scientific publication allow authors to justify methodological choices or present the results of past studies, highlighting the iterative and collaborative nature of science.
—Lonni Besançon, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for iterative
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“Iterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterative. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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