iterate

American  

[it-uh-reyt] / ˈɪt əˌreɪt /

verb (used with object)

iterated, iterating

1. to do (something) over again or repeatedly.

2. to utter again or repeatedly.

   Synonyms:

   rehearse, repeat, reiterate

3. to develop (a product, process, or idea) by building upon previous versions or iterations, using each version as the point of departure for refinements and tweaks: We iterate the app after each round of customer feedback.

   The manufacturer will iterate production and distribution schedules based on consumer demand.

   We iterate the app after each round of customer feedback.

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verb (used without object)

iterated, iterating

1. to operate or be applied repeatedly, as a linguistic rule or mathematical formula.

2. to create something by building on previous versions or iterations, using each version as the point of departure for refinements and tweaks.

   The game studio is iterating on all current animation sets to incorporate the popular new characters.

iterate British  

/ ˈɪtəˌreɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to say or do again; repeat

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Other Word Forms

• iterant adjective
• iteration noun
• uniterated adjective

Etymology

Origin of iterate

First recorded in 1525–35; < Latin iterātus, past participle of iterāre “to repeat, rehearse,” equivalent to iter- (stem of iterum “again”) + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Price sensitivity has sharpened, tastes have localized and domestic competitors have learned how to iterate at speed.

From MarketWatch

The company said the release would enable startups to build and iterate faster on AI agents.

From Barron's

“I taught myself how to program on the platform and kind of just continued to iterate and eventually had some successful titles before I graduated high school.”

From Barron's

Unlike Apple or Nvidia, which in theory can iterate their products indefinitely, drugmakers face a regulatory law of physics: Every blockbuster eventually goes off patent.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We will be open to buying the 85% solution and iterate together over time to achieve the 100% solution,” Mr. Hegseth said, instead of demanding endless specs that only a few big contractors can meet.

From The Wall Street Journal