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

That would mean, a standard Galaxy Watch iteration is made each year, but the Classic and Ultra lines take it in turns to offer something a little more flashy. —Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

In the 256 films analyzed in the 2024 iteration of GLAAD’s annual Studio Responsibility Index, trans women made up only 1% of LGBTQ+ characters. —Ava Pauline Emilione, Them., 29 Apr. 2025

There are moments in this iteration that exist in no other. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025

There are teams and managers who have written their names firmly into history, but their current iteration now has the chance to eclipse the achievements of those who have come before. —Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 27 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