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 focus should be on iterative problem-solving, framing, verifying, refining, and deciding.
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Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Performance Monitoring and Feedback: Build iterative refinement into the workflow.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The iPhone 17 Apple's vanilla one-size-fits-most iPhone is always the centerpiece of the lineup, and this year's iteration is expected to bring the typical batch of gradual iterative upgrades.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike last year’s major redesign of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google has taken a more iterative approach this time.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Performance Monitoring and Feedback: Build iterative refinement into the workflow.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The iPhone 17 Apple's vanilla one-size-fits-most iPhone is always the centerpiece of the lineup, and this year's iteration is expected to bring the typical batch of gradual iterative upgrades.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike last year’s major redesign of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google has taken a more iterative approach this time.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Iterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterative. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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