iteration

noun

it·er·a·tion | \ ˌi-tə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of iteration

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

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Examples of iteration in a Sentence

your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin

Recent Examples on the Web For now, think of the current iteration split into three sectors. — Alexander Fernandez, Forbes, 4 May 2022 Initial versions of the 2022 iteration will come in four flavors—SE, Autobiography, First Edition and the aforementioned SV. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2022 But that hasn’t precluded him from some early takeaways of the current iteration of linebackers. — Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Apr. 2022 Kolb spoke of the current iteration of the Fashion Calendar, which was rebranded this year to the American Collections Calendar, tracking all American designers no matter their show location. — Vogue, 6 Mar. 2022 Deadline first reported the news of this new iteration with Jordan. — Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2022 Meanwhile, Apple is actually in tablets (and smartwatches) for the long haul, and today's iPads and iPadOS are the result of 12 years of continual iteration and a significant dedication of resources. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2022 Shoppers rave about the effects of Pura D'Or's iteration. — Rachel Nussbaum, Health.com, 9 Dec. 2021 Auburn’s preseason exhibition against Southern Indiana will be more than just a preview of the 2021-22 iteration of the Tigers on the hardwood. — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 4 Nov. 2021 See More

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