Iterative

/ˈɪt.əˌreɪ.tɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Characterized by repetition or the process of repeating a series of steps.

The iterative process of software development allows for regular updates based on user feedback.

Involving a sequence of operations that are repeated until a certain condition is met.

The mathematician used an iterative method to approximate the roots of the equation.

Relating to a procedure that is applied repeatedly, often with improvement after each cycle.

The company adopted an iterative approach to project management, resulting in more refined outcomes after each sprint.

Describing a manner of solving problems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts that are solved one at a time.

The team used an iterative strategy for the research, allowing them to build on previous findings.

From Latin 'iterare', meaning 'to repeat'.

iterative process

A method of doing something through repeated cycles.

iterative design

A design methodology that allows for revisions and changes based on feedback.

iteration

The act of repeating a process or a series of actions.

reiteration

The act of stating or doing something again.

recursion

The process of defining a function in terms of itself.

In the tech industry, it may refer to a cycle of development that is stopped and started frequently.

We're in an iterative phase right now, just fixing bugs before the next rollout.

Jargon among programmers for a repeated debugging or testing phase.

After several iterations, we finally nailed down the main issue in the code.