iterative

adjective
UK: /ˈɪtərətɪv/
US: /ˈɪtəˌreɪtɪv/

  1. Involving repetition to get closer to a result.

    1. The design process was iterative and took several weeks.
    2. Software development often takes an iterative approach to refine the program.

  2. Describing a process that is repeated many times, each time improving the outcome.

    1. This is an iterative method for solving complex problems easily.
    2. An iterative procedure allows for adjustments to be made throughout the process.

Synonyms

repetitive recurring repeated incremental
iterative adverb

  1. Doing something again and again to improve the final result.

    1. We planned to develop the system iteratively.
    2. The team is iteratively building a better version of the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "iterative" in English means: Involving repetition to get closer to a result., Describing a process that is repeated many times, each time improving the outcome..

The phonetic transcription of "iterative" is /ˈɪtərətɪv/ in British English and /ˈɪtəˌreɪtɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "iterative": repetitive, recurring, repeated, incremental.

Example usage of "iterative": "The design process was iterative and took several weeks.". More examples on the page.