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

• 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

Showrunner Bruce Miller spent a long time casting for the role of Agnes, an iteration of the Handmaid’s character Hannah (daughter of Elisabeth Moss and Fagbenle). —Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025

What were your initial conversations with series creator Noah Hawley regarding this iteration of the Xenomorph? —Leia Mendoza, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025

This was Ric and Ben struggling for 10 years through different iterations and different sounds before forming the Cars. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025

The 62nd iteration of this auto show was organized by students. —Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 26 Sep. 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