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
Examples of iterative in a Sentence
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Our ethos has always been about iterative deployment at OpenAI.
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Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 14 May 2024
The iterative process of learning from mistakes to improve Hades and Hades II is essentially a rogue game in and of itself.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Instead of predicting the molecular structure directly and then improving it, this type of model first produces a blurry image and refines it in an iterative fashion.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2024
The Galaxy Watch 6 represents a solid if iterative update compared to the previous generation and boasts better battery life, Wear OS 4 out of the box, and 30 percent slimmer bezels.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 2 May 2024
Before the most advanced version of Llama 3 comes out, Zuckerberg says to expect more iterative updates to the smaller models, like longer context windows and more multimodality.
—Alex Heath, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Among other iterative improvements, the shoe has a continuous bottom that guides the foot from heel to toe more efficiently.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Effective Study Techniques Enhance Retention: Utilize iterative study cycles, highlighting, and summarization for deeper understanding.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
After a wildly innovative early phase (roughly 1908 into the mid 1950s), Rolex settled into an iterative annual rhythm and quickly became the world’s most beloved mass producer of watches.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 14 May 2024
The iterative process of learning from mistakes to improve Hades and Hades II is essentially a rogue game in and of itself.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Instead of predicting the molecular structure directly and then improving it, this type of model first produces a blurry image and refines it in an iterative fashion.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2024
The Galaxy Watch 6 represents a solid if iterative update compared to the previous generation and boasts better battery life, Wear OS 4 out of the box, and 30 percent slimmer bezels.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 2 May 2024
Before the most advanced version of Llama 3 comes out, Zuckerberg says to expect more iterative updates to the smaller models, like longer context windows and more multimodality.
—Alex Heath, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Among other iterative improvements, the shoe has a continuous bottom that guides the foot from heel to toe more efficiently.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Effective Study Techniques Enhance Retention: Utilize iterative study cycles, highlighting, and summarization for deeper understanding.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
After a wildly innovative early phase (roughly 1908 into the mid 1950s), Rolex settled into an iterative annual rhythm and quickly became the world’s most beloved mass producer of watches.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Iterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterative. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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