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 of iteration

• repetition
• repeat
• replay

Examples of iteration in a Sentence

your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, this iteration of the timeless wood frame features four spacious storage drawers located beneath the slats. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025

The initial iteration was revised and shortened in hopes of getting it just right for a future Broadway run. —Essence, 28 Nov. 2025

Regardless of those answers, watching this character go from being pretty much the perpetual victim for four seasons to this new iteration is thrilling and opens up so many new possibilities. —Dan Heching, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025

Its current-day iteration began in 2016 when hoteliers Frankie and Josephine Whelehan snapped up the property, renovated, and flung open the doors once again in 2018. —Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Nov. 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