iterative
adjective
it·er·a·tive
ˈi-tə-ˌrā-tiv 
-rə-
-rə-
: involving repetition: such as
a
: expressing repetition of a verbal action
b
: utilizing the repetition of a sequence of operations or procedures
iterative programming methods
iteratively
adverb
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Google says this makes the editing process more iterative and flexible compared to conventional video production tools.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
In a previous study, the team described the iterative process of isolating the most meaningful blood markers for the test.
—Alice Park, Time, 18 May 2026
The cycle is iterative and ongoing, shaped less by isolated milestones and more by how systems behave over time.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Blue Origin, on the other hand, is taking its usual reserved approach compared to SpaceX's iterative design implementations.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
In a previous study, the team described the iterative process of isolating the most meaningful blood markers for the test.
—Alice Park, Time, 18 May 2026
The cycle is iterative and ongoing, shaped less by isolated milestones and more by how systems behave over time.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Blue Origin, on the other hand, is taking its usual reserved approach compared to SpaceX's iterative design implementations.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
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“Iterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterative. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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