iteration

noun

ˌi-tə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce iteration (audio)
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 In modernizing the game, Halo Studios’ executive producer Damon Conn explains that the main mission was to do so without losing the feel that has defined the series throughout its iterations. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Its predecessor, No Way Home, mixed up good and bad guys from three different iterations of the Spider-Man franchise for a ridiculous phantasmagoria of clanging action figures. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Right now, that foundation allows rapid iteration and testing of designs. — ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026 Then there’s Mary Jane, who has been Peter’s wife and confidant over several iterations of the Marvel legend. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for iteration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration
  1. repetition
  2. repeat
  3. replay
Noun
  • The countless repetitions give you the most beautiful art form where swans glide, fairies dance and every year a giant nutcracker appears.
    — Chrissie Leong, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Standards call for consistency, repetition and competitive stamina when the thrill of the anticipation fades.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of repetition
Noun
  • Coneflowers bloom from mid-summer through fall, and deadheading will encourage repeat blooms.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Tonight, the show features a repeat of a previous guest’s stint.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeat
Noun
  • Soccer authorities expected more cameras, replay angles and tracking data to mitigate referee error, limit subjectivity and strengthen perceptions of fairness.
    — Pooya Tabesh, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • The general ennui continued, with Jackie Young and Bueckers getting shots up during replay reviews and timeouts in the third quarter.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of replay

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