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

Following the successful first model, this iteration will feature binned A19 Pro chips, repurposed from iPhone 17 Pro production, which dictates its release timeline as chip stock accumulates. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

The latest iteration opened in summer 2025, and true to Casetta’s signature style, the vibe is understated yet curated. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Several iterations of the idea have since taken shape, expanding to refugees, students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, seniors with chronic illness. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

The sixth edition of the Frieze Seoul international art fair will move for its 2027 iteration from COEX exhibition center in Gangnam to the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), a cultural center in Seoul designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 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