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

Its previous iteration boasted a clear vessel, but now customers are treated to red and pink lacquered glass. —Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025

But new research underscores the reasons why some workers are reluctant to use AI or its latest iteration. —Edward Segal, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

The organizers of Frieze Los Angeles have said that this year’s iteration of the art fair will take place as planned, even as the City of Angels fights its way back from several ravaging wildfires. —News Desk, Artforum, 21 Jan. 2025

The same thing could happen with the latest iterations of Vekoma’s tilt coaster. —Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025

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