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iteration

[ it-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of repeating; a repetition.
  2. Mathematics.
    1. Also called suc·ces·sive ap·prox·i·ma·tion [s, uh, k-, ses, -iv , uh, -prok-s, uh, -, mey, -sh, uh, n]. 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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of iteration1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English from Latin ٱپō-, stem of ٱپō; iterate, -ion
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“Mexicans aren’t as fond of gore or guts, which zombie films often lend themselves to,” Ezban offers as a reason for the lack of homegrown iterations.

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The network is also seeing its new iteration of the “CBS Evening News” struggle in the ratings.

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"The number of iterations that we went through, just in terms of the wheel, was at least a hundred."

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He went on to front ITV's Game for a Laugh, breakfast show TV-AM and the first iteration of Good Morning Britain.

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What do you hope people will take away from this new iteration of "Eyes on the Prize?"

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