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

The mismatched, idiosyncratic details of the original space appear cultivated and intentional in this contemporary iteration. —Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024

Though many of the devices have become more compact over successive iterations, almost all still need some sort of battery to hold power. —Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024

In one iteration, Eno’s work with Roxy Music is front and center. —Denise Quan, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024

He’s now focused on his new relationship with Wilson and helping dial in the next iteration of frames, especially the Shift. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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