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
Examples of iteration in a Sentence
your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin
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Later, after numerous back-and-forth iterations, the AI might start to veer afield of the stipulation.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The style of the dresser is neutral and classic with a touch of coastal influence, just like the Pottery Barn iteration.
—Megan Schaltegger, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Almost all of these bands are still out there in different iterations.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
As with the original oceangoing hotrod, the latest iteration combines lightweight carbon fiber and huge amounts of horsepower to create a truly thrilling cruising experience on the seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The style of the dresser is neutral and classic with a touch of coastal influence, just like the Pottery Barn iteration.
—Megan Schaltegger, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Almost all of these bands are still out there in different iterations.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
As with the original oceangoing hotrod, the latest iteration combines lightweight carbon fiber and huge amounts of horsepower to create a truly thrilling cruising experience on the seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for iteration
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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iteration. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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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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