ITERATION

Iteration

Iteration is the act of repeating a process with the aim of approaching a desired goal, target or result. Each repetition of the process is also called an "iteration", and the results of one iteration are used as the starting point for the next iteration.

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iteration

Noun

  1. Recital or performance a second time; repetition.
  2. the use of repetition in a computer program, especially in the form of a loop
  3. a single repetition of the code within such a repetitive process
    The code calculates the appropriate value at each iteration.
  4. A variation of a design.
    The architect drafted several iterations of the floorplan before deciding on his final design.


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