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

Frequently cited pitfalls of AI, including accuracy issues, have significantly improved over earlier iterations of platforms such as Anthropic’s Claude or OpenAI. — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Other jewelry pieces for the holiday season focus on the sparkling diamond iterations of the Serpenti, with a new version crafted in yellow gold. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026

In earlier Bluetooth iterations, watching content while paired with wireless cans or portable speakers could be quite frustrating – as the audio often lagged behind the visuals. — New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2026

Originally announced in 2019, the first iteration of the series was overseen by the Russo brothers of MCU fame. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Nov. 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