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

Released at Watches and Wonders in April, the latest iteration retains the original’s 39 mm steel case, but has a few important technical and aesthetic upgrades. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 July 2026

Each iteration gains inspiration from around the world—like Frijoles de la Olla Ramen (Mexican Stewed Beans) and Beef Stroganoff Ramen—but still calls for minimal ingredients and time. — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026

Many companies already have cybersecurity, privacy and data management policies; AI governance is simply the next iteration. — Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Soccer cleats saw occasional iteration during the early 20th century. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 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