Definition of iterationnext
as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin

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Recent Examples of iteration Pradasphere, the first permanent exhibition dedicated to Prada after earlier traveling iterations in 2014 in London and Hong Kong, and in 2023 in Shanghai, definitely reflects this cross-pollination of influences. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 In its current iteration, SpaceX is largely a data company seeking to provide enormous amounts of compute for artificial intelligence. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 For the existing Paramount+ regime, a genre expansion (including a new iteration of the Star Trek franchise) has been a major priority. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 There have likely been other gimmicky iterations thrust upon consumers since 2024, but none of them made enough of an impact to come to mind. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iteration
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Noun
  • Perform 5 to 10 repetitions of whichever variation is appropriate for you.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • One possibly surprising tool to map out shots for the film to ensure the visual representation of this repetition and cycle was Microsoft Excel.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • French authorities are intent on preventing a repeat of recent violent unrest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Huntington’s is the result of a three-letter repeat, and researchers have spent years attempting to lower the levels of the RNA and protein this gene produces.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • As for the show itself, a replay is currently on VS’s YouTube page.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Chase DeLauter was initially ruled out on a grounder, but Cleveland challened and the call was overturned after a replay review, giving the rookie his second hit of the game.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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