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

• duplication
• redo
• reduplication
• reiteration
• renewal
• repeat
• repetition
• replay
• replication
• reprise

Example Sentences

your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin

Recent Examples on the Web

Engine, Transmission, and Performance While the last-generation S6 was powered by a throaty 450-hp 4.0-liter V-8, the newest iteration uses a more complex powertrain. —Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023

But taking it a step further are the surprisingly spacious iterations designed with utility pockets. —Shelby Ying Hyde, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023

The folding fan is the most common iteration today and was invented around the 8th century in Japan, according to Aisla Hendry, curator at the Fan Museum in London. —Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 25 May 2023

And he’s tried this before with other iterations, other technologies. —Fortune Editors, Fortune, 25 May 2023

There’s a new effort to try out the technology in a handful of California cities, though the state bill — now on its third iteration in as many years — is in jeopardy (again). —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023

The reboot season, which aired in 2022 on Netflix, has a pretty similar premise to the initial iteration. —Jacob Linden, Men's Health, 11 May 2023

The older iteration of outlet malls were in smaller towns along major highways. —Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 6 May 2023

World's best spicy foods: 20 dishes to try Zongzi, China Found in various iterations all over China, zongzi refers to sticky, glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves before boiling that can be stuffed with savory or sweet fillings. —Terry Ward, CNN, 4 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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