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

Despite the stops, starts and various iterations, the Cosmos remain a singularly recognizable brand in American soccer. —Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 10 July 2025

The teaser also included a batch of retro basketball sneakers which offered the very first look at the 2025 iteration of the Air Foamposite Pro Pearl. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 July 2025

As mentioned, this modern iteration of the brilliant character who's good at everything is Michael Holt, CEO of Holt Industries and a card-carrying member of Maxwell Lord's corporate-run Justice Gang alongside Hawkgirl and Green Lantern Guy Gardner. —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 9 July 2025

But if permits are approved in the project’s current iteration, the group feels there is enough material to legitimately challenge the permits in court, Law said. —Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 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