iteration

American  

[it-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɪt əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of repeating; a repetition.

2. Mathematics.

   1. Also called successive approximation.  a problem-solving or computational method in which a succession of approximations, each building on the one preceding, is used to achieve a desired degree of accuracy.

   2. an instance of the use of this method.

3. Digital Technology.

   1. a repetition of a statement or statements in a computer program.

   2. a different version of an existing data set, software program, hardware device, etc..

      A new iteration of the data will be released next month.

4. a different form or version of something.

   He designed the previous iteration of our logo.

5. a development strategy that involves a cyclical process of refining or tweaking the latest version of a product, process, or idea to make a subsequent version.

   Our startup is relying on rapid iteration in the next software development cycle.

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Etymology

Origin of iteration

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English from Latin iterātiōn-, stem of iterātiō; iterate, -ion

Example Sentences

The victory is made even more remarkable by the fact that this iteration of Macclesfield was only started playing in 2021-22.

From BBC

The next iteration of Starship will be a “massive upgrade” over its predecessor, Musk has said.

From MarketWatch

The next iteration of Starship will be a “massive upgrade” over its predecessor, Musk has said.

From MarketWatch

The most significant changes in the various iterations of the report involved the LAFD’s deployment decisions before the fire, as the wind warnings became increasingly dire.

From Los Angeles Times

Finally, after many iterations, Reid said, she and others on the team began seeing enough value to roll it out publicly.

From The Wall Street Journal