iterate

/'itəreit/
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iterate

The programmer will iterate through the list of numbers.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To say or do something again; to repeat: The core meaning of "iterate" is to perform an action or express a statement repeatedly.
    • In computing and mathematics: To perform a procedure repeatedly, applying it to the result of the previous application, often to approach a desired goal or target value.
Usage
  • As a transitive verb, "iterate" takes a direct object (e.g., iterate a process, iterate a point).
  • It is often used in formal, technical, or academic contexts to describe repetition, especially systematic repetition.
  • The related noun is iteration, meaning a single repetition or the process of repeating.
Examples
  • General Usage:
    • The manager had to iterate the main safety rules at the start of every meeting.
    • She iterated her concerns about the project timeline to the committee.
  • Technical/Computational Usage:
    • The algorithm will iterate through the list until it finds the correct value.
    • To solve the equation, you must iterate the function multiple times.
Advanced Usage
  • "To iterate over": In programming, this means to cycle through each item in a collection (like a list or array).
    • The loop iterates over all the entries in the database.
  • Iterative Process: A method or process that involves repeating cycles of operation to refine a result.
    • Design is an iterative process of prototyping, testing, and revising.
Variants and Related Words
  • Iteration (n): The act of repeating; a single repetition or version.
    • The second iteration of the software includes many new features.
  • Reiterate (v): To say something again or repeatedly, often for emphasis or clarity. (Note: "Reiterate" is a stronger, more emphatic synonym for the general sense of "iterate").
    • The spokesperson reiterated that the company's position had not changed.
Synonyms
  • Repeat: To say or do again.
  • Restate: To state again or in a new way.
  • Recapitulate: To summarize and repeat the main points.
Related Phrases
  • Iterate on: To develop or improve something through repeated cycles or versions.
    • The team will iterate on the initial design based on user feedback.
iterate

The programmer will iterate through the list of numbers.

Verb
  1. run or be performed again
    • the function iterates
  2. to say, state, or perform again
    • She kept reiterating her request

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