iterate

verb

ˈi-tə-ˌrāt How to pronounce iterate (audio)
Definition of iteratenext
as in to repeat
to say or state again no matter how many times I iterate that this so-called prank is a bad idea, no one listens

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Recent Examples of iterate Build an agile approach around learning; outline a roadmap of the future state of your company with AI, break it down into smaller pieces, prioritize, assign small teams to work on clear goals, define cycles, evaluate progress, communicate results and iterate. — Arturo Garcia, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Cupp iterated that Wynter really loved the staff and respected them as individuals and as a team. — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025 In Eastern cultures, the sheer speed of execution was a revelation—projects that would take months to gain traction back home could test, iterate and scale in a matter of weeks. — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 In today’s market (especially for complex games like Civilization) there’s often a need to iterate in public. — Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iterate

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“Iterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iterate. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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