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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The two sides committed to a partnership model that would see iterative changes to the product and its distribution.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Remember that working in short, iterative sprints is best to help control both the scope and resources required.
—Kathleen Walch, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Beyond Aldabra, fossils show other instances of iterative evolution.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Such a duty of care would create an iterative, adaptive system adequate to match the chaotic, ever-changing babel of the online world.
—John Wihbey, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Remember that working in short, iterative sprints is best to help control both the scope and resources required.
—Kathleen Walch, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Beyond Aldabra, fossils show other instances of iterative evolution.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Such a duty of care would create an iterative, adaptive system adequate to match the chaotic, ever-changing babel of the online world.
—John Wihbey, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for iterative
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“Iterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterative. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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