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

In December, Variety confirmed Lawrence was working on a new iteration of the series via 20th Television for ABC. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025

The movement to boycott Meta is only the latest iteration of an ongoing cultural shift. —Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025

Everywhere Plush Fleece Belt Bag Lululemon is always introducing new iterations of its popular Everywhere 1L Belt Bag, and this plush fleece style is such a fun one to wear throughout fall and winter. —Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025

Moderna said the decrease was mainly due to the earlier launch of the newest iteration of its Covid shot last year, which shifted sales into the third quarter. —Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Feb. 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