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

The upcoming film, titled The Social Reckoning, will instead see Jeremy Strong take over as the newest onscreen iteration of Zuckerberg. —Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025

The data also helps with fresh iterations of a shoe, as well as plays a role in ideating new models, with each predecessor becoming the benchmark for the next one. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025

For the second iteration of the oven, the brand brought in the Internet’s favorite food nerd, chef and writer Kenji López Alt. —Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025

The storied rivalry between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen is set to get yet another iteration on Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Buffalo Bills. —Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 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