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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Rapid experimentation should be at the core of C-suite operations, fostering a culture of iterative learning that can keep pace with the nonlinear nature of the BANI world.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Adopt an iterative approach to migration, focusing on small, easy wins and building on that momentum to gain buy-in from the wider organization.
—Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The idea of experimenting and trying out new mediums and new approaches to making games and even blending genres together, doing it in a fast, iterative, low-cost way, which is kind of the DNA of it.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Known for his graphic, iterative style, Zinelli—who was institutionalized at 31 after showing signs of schizophrenia during the Spanish Civil War—is now recognized as a major figure in the art brut movement popularized by Jean Dubuffet.
—Cassandra Pintro, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Adopt an iterative approach to migration, focusing on small, easy wins and building on that momentum to gain buy-in from the wider organization.
—Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The idea of experimenting and trying out new mediums and new approaches to making games and even blending genres together, doing it in a fast, iterative, low-cost way, which is kind of the DNA of it.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Known for his graphic, iterative style, Zinelli—who was institutionalized at 31 after showing signs of schizophrenia during the Spanish Civil War—is now recognized as a major figure in the art brut movement popularized by Jean Dubuffet.
—Cassandra Pintro, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Iterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterative. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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