1 iteration | Definition of iteration
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

iteration

noun
it·​er·​a·​tion | \ ˌi-tə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce iteration (audio) \

Definition of iteration

1 : 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
2 : one execution of a sequence of operations or instructions in an iteration
3 : version, incarnation the latest iteration of the operating system
Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about iteration

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of iteration in a Sentence

your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin

Recent Examples on the Web

 My test machine for this iteration was a Surface Book 2, a powerful laptop. — Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "Hands on with the next Microsoft Edge, Microsoft's revamped Chromium-based browser," 28 Aug. 2019 And in this iteration of the dish, the avocado is the guest. — Los Angeles Times, "The ultimate mapo tofu recipe has a California twist," 19 Aug. 2019 Hoyt Dogs in a Blanket at Mile End Deli This iteration of pigs in a blanket takes the party staple to the next level. — Birmingham Magazine, al, "These are Birmingham’s 10 best snackable appetizers," 5 Aug. 2019 For this first iteration, only the film The Hunchback of Notre Dame—William Dieterle’s ode to equality, based loosely on the Victor Hugo novel—was able to be screened. — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "This Week in TimothĂ©e Chalamet, Week of August 2," 2 Aug. 2019 The new Twinkie takes the same shape as the original dessert, but this iteration is intended to look — and taste — out-of-this-world. — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, "Hostess Is Releasing New Out-Of-This-World 'Moonberry' Twinkies," 1 Aug. 2019 The program supervisor for this iteration of the organization is Lindsay Gallmore. — Jane Stueckemann, Houston Chronicle, "Nonprofit brings camp to patients at Texas Children’s The Woodlands this week," 1 Aug. 2019 There’s potential for this iteration of Team USA to feature a large proportion of Celtics, with Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, and Jaylen Brown all planning to attend the four-day training camp in Las Vegas. — Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, "Brad Stevens fully supports Celtics playing for Team USA," 25 July 2019 The star of the first Hills, Lauren Conrad, has not appeared in this new iteration of the show nor has Conrad’s replacement, Kristin Cavallari. — Tim Stack, EW.com, "The Hills: New Beginnings renewed for second season," 22 July 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'iteration.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

See More

First Known Use of iteration

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on iteration

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with iteration

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for iteration

Nglish: Translation of iteration for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of iteration for Arabic Speakers

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!