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

During a press conference on Thursday (Apr. 3), Raleigh festival organizers surprised fans by revealing that Dreamville Fest will return in the future under a new iteration. —Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2025

Xander is now her boss again in a different iteration ... —Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025

Along with Brolin, Powell and Domingo, the new iteration stars William H. Macy, Katy O'Brian, Michael Cera, Sean Hayes, and Lee Pace. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025

There are two in soft or intense pink for the Aube and Soirée editions and light or deep blue for the Matinée and Clair de Lune iterations. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for iteration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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