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

• 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

Joining Mustaine in the band’s final iteration are bassist James LoMenzo, drummer Dirk Verbeuren, and guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari. —Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 14 Aug. 2025

While this is the first time a U.S. iteration of The Traitors — which airs on Peacock — will not feature any celebrities at all, the season 1 cast did include 10 normies who went up against 10 reality stars. —Liza Esquibias, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Both songs have led every iteration of their respective charts so far. —Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025

The latest iteration of the Facchino project now includes the multifamily affordable housing building, 48 townhomes and single-family homes and potentially more than 350 market-rate units. —Devan Patel, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 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