Word
iteration
Phoneticsit·er·a·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪtɝˈeɪʃən/
UK/ˌɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01a version or variation
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic
n. a new or different version of a design, product, or idea.
n. a distinct version or variation of a design, product, or concept, typically resulting from a process of refinement.
“The latest iteration of the smartphone has a much better camera than the last one.”
“The design team went through several iterations of the logo before finding one that truly captured the brand's identity.”
02repetition of a process
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Technical
n. the act of repeating a process or a set of instructions.
n. the act of repeating a process, often with the aim of approaching a desired goal or result.
“Success in science often requires the iteration of experiments to ensure the results are correct.”
“The mathematical model relies on the constant iteration of the formula to predict long-term climate patterns accurately.”
Synonyms
03a single loop in code
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical
n. one single time that a set of instructions is run in a computer program.
n. a single execution of a set of instructions within a computer program loop.
“The program crashed during the third iteration of the loop because of a memory error.”
“The algorithm processes one data packet per iteration, ensuring that system resources are not overwhelmed during the transfer.”
Real-World Examples
“As the U.S., Canada and Mexico negotiate the next iteration of a free trade pact or pacts, agriculture is one of the negotiating topics.” “The Python script chooses random compression and resizing values within set ranges to apply to the test image, then uses the output image as the basis for the next iteration.” “I used miles of filament while printing and re-printing different iterations of the case.” “It began as oral tradition, so its earliest iterations weren’t preserved in the archaeological record.” Etymology
From Latin iterātiō, from iterō. Morphologically iterate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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