iterative
adjective
it·er·a·tive
ˈi-tə-ˌrā-tiv 
-rə-
-rə-
: involving repetition: such as
a
: expressing repetition of a verbal action
b
: utilizing the repetition of a sequence of operations or procedures
iterative programming methods
iteratively
adverb
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The poor sales of the S25 Edge revealed low sustained demand that would likely have been even lower for an iterative second release.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Statutes can be comprehensive and prospective; their language can be iterative, granular, and versatile.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The two sides committed to a partnership model that would see iterative changes to the product and its distribution.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Remember that working in short, iterative sprints is best to help control both the scope and resources required.
—Kathleen Walch, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Statutes can be comprehensive and prospective; their language can be iterative, granular, and versatile.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The two sides committed to a partnership model that would see iterative changes to the product and its distribution.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Remember that working in short, iterative sprints is best to help control both the scope and resources required.
—Kathleen Walch, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Iterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterative. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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