iterate

verb

it·​er·​ate ˈi-tə-ˌrāt How to pronounce iterate (audio)
iterated; iterating

transitive verb

: to say or do again or again and again : reiterate

Examples of iterate in a Sentence

no matter how many times I iterate that this so-called prank is a bad idea, no one listens
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Technology can enable quick prototyping, predictive modeling and real-time risk assessment, which can help businesses iterate and refine ideas before full-scale deployment and minimize costly missteps. Alejandro Martinez, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 What’s new in the Switch 2 The Switch 2 iterates on its predecessor with several new features, including a Game Chat function that lets gamers communicate with other players in real time. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025 Narrowing in on franchises and sequels, Chaudhari researches and iterates around upcoming movies, creating trailers that are difficult to differentiate from the real deal. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025 Track progress through role-specific metrics to identify gaps and iterate programs. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iterate

Word History

Etymology

Latin iteratus, past participle of iterare, from iterum again; akin to Latin is he, that, ita thus, Sanskrit itara the other, iti thus

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of iterate was in 1533

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“Iterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterate. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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