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

Examples of iteration in a Sentence

your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin

Recent Examples on the Web

All Weather’s most popular iteration, which targets 10% volatility, lost 22% in 2022, the slides show, lagging most peers. —Justina Lee, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024

The next iteration of the conference will be hosted by Azerbaijan, where oil and gas production accounted for nearly half the country’s GDP and more than 90 percent of its export revenue in 2022. —Kelly Sims Gallagher, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024

Her latest style is the newest iteration of the latter, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23, in a fresher, more seasonal color combination that reminds us of a spring bouquet. —Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024

Today’s vaccines have fewer side effects than previous iterations that were initially designed to combat smallpox, Weber said. —Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024

Previous iterations of Sarah helped combat misinformation during the Covid-19 pandemic. —Bruce Gil, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024

The Dallas Mavs will play the Los Angeles Clippers in the playoffs for the third time in five seasons and Luka Doncic answered what made this team different from previous iterations. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024

The new iteration, a forthcoming Pegasus Premium model, was made for the 2024 Olympic athletes and is set to launch for consumers in 2025. —Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2024

Those thigh-exposing micro lengths are receiving an upgrade with an over-the-knee iteration that still hugs the body but has an undeniably sophisticated touch. —Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024

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