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

The tiara is a modern iteration on the quintessential royal accessory, featuring diamonds and baguettes with polished white gold. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025

Effective governance of complex technologies requires iteration and adjustment. —Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025

One of the creature's complex iterations in the final act required more than 40 operators on set. —Richard Edwards, Space.com, 21 Nov. 2025

Before the release of Jungle Cruise in 2021, Disney opened many subsequent iterations of the Jungle Cruise ride at its parks around the world, including in 1971 at Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland in 1983, and Hong Kong Disneyland in 2005. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025

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