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

Throughout different variations of this question in previous iterations of this poll, Stafford had only been mentioned once. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

If Barbie‘s on your vision board for the upcoming months, though, be sure to score the jacket in the coquettish Pink Rise iteration. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

The 2027 iteration will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the nonprofit Fundación Paiz, a longtime supporter of the Guatemalan art scene. — News Desk, Artforum, 4 Sep. 2026

At the end of the evening, head to the dedicated Martini Bar for one of its over 100 iterations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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