English · Science & Technology
iteration
/ˌɪt.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌɪt.əˈreɪ.ʃən/]
repeated cycle
Advancednoun
Definition
A repetition of a process, or one version produced in a cycle of gradual improvement.
Example
Each iteration of the design incorporated feedback from the last round of testing.
Each iteration of the design incorporated feedback from the last round of testing.
Etymology
From Latin 'iterare' (to repeat); the software-development sense is recent.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in software development, design, and mathematics.