iteration
noun
it·er·a·tion
ˌi-tə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: version, incarnation
the latest iteration of the operating system
2
: the action or a process of iterating or repeating: such as
a
: a procedure in which repetition of a sequence of operations yields results successively closer to a desired result
b
: the repetition of a sequence of computer instructions a specified number of times or until a condition is met compare recursion
3
: one execution of a sequence of operations or instructions in an iteration
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Examples of iteration in a Sentence
your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin
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Through each iteration one thing has remained true for the model: its deep ties to racing.
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Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
At the time, Krasinski indicated that his iteration of Jack Ryan was approaching its final hurrah.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Early iterations seemed more like novelty acts than transformative tools.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The AirPods Pro are a significant upgrade from past iterations of AirPods, with enhanced features and performance.
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Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
At the time, Krasinski indicated that his iteration of Jack Ryan was approaching its final hurrah.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Early iterations seemed more like novelty acts than transformative tools.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The AirPods Pro are a significant upgrade from past iterations of AirPods, with enhanced features and performance.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iteration. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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iteration
noun
it·er·a·tion
ˌit-ə-ˈrā-shən
: repetition
especially
: a computational process in which a series of operations is repeated a number of times
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