iterate

verb

it·​er·​ate ˈi-tə-ˌrāt How to pronounce iterate (audio)
iterated; iterating

transitive verb

: to say or do again or again and again : reiterate

Examples of iterate in a Sentence

no matter how many times I iterate that this so-called prank is a bad idea, no one listens
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Today’s news represents an important step in enabling some of our most critical government agencies to benefit from access to industry-leading open-source AI models to build on and iterate on. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 While the iPhone 16 Pro only just copes with the latest AAA games, performance will improve as developers optimize titles and Apple iterates its hardware. Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024 While some may use machine learning — a type of AI — in the early stages of motion capture or to iterate ideas, the knowledge of experienced VFX artists and the performance capabilities of animators are central to creating the unique imagery sought by the filmmakers behind these movies. Karen Idelson, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024 Both the mainline entries and Warzone are iterating upon each other as Warzone takes on mechanical innovations such as movement changes while titles like Modern Warfare III have utilized the battle royale’s maps and armor system within their campaigns. Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for iterate 

Word History

Etymology

Latin iteratus, past participle of iterare, from iterum again; akin to Latin is he, that, ita thus, Sanskrit itara the other, iti thus

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of iterate was in 1533

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Cite this Entry

“Iterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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