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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This iterative approach has helped them: Stay ahead of trends and adapt to customer needs.
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
With thoughtful and iterative deployment, organizations can unlock new efficiencies and competitive advantages and position themselves for long-term success.
—Sriram Nagaswamy, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
SpaceX oversees Starship using an iterative development cycle.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
The iterative competition has made the cars faster, the batteries lighter and more powerful, and the software more precise.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
With thoughtful and iterative deployment, organizations can unlock new efficiencies and competitive advantages and position themselves for long-term success.
—Sriram Nagaswamy, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
SpaceX oversees Starship using an iterative development cycle.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
The iterative competition has made the cars faster, the batteries lighter and more powerful, and the software more precise.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Iterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterative. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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