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 shoes appears to be the lamb leather iteration, although the Italian label also produces the style in white silk satin. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

This is someone who has seen so many iterations of you, and you of them. — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

But in another way, Borden’s story differentiates itself from past iterations. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

With their timeless, easy-to-style appeal and elevated finish, these simple slip-on shoes come in countless iterations and are almost always incredibly comfortable and simultaneously chic. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

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