iteration

Meanings

• Noun

  A process of performing or repeating an action or actions repeatedly and successively.

  - "The iteration of the experiment produced consistent results."
  - "The compiler goes through an iteration process to generate machine code."

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Synonyms

reiteration , repeat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with iteration
iterate , iteration , creation , station

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Variants

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iteration , iterations

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Forms

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iterations

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Etymology

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From the Latin iter 'a journey' or 'a going', past participle of iterare 'go again'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'iteration' comes from the Latin word 'iter' which means 'a journey'.

2. In mathematics, the term 'iterative method' refers to a method that finds approximate solutions to a problem by repeatedly applying a formula or algorithm.

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Related Concepts

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1. Recursion: A method where the solution to a problem depends on solutions to smaller instances of the same problem. Iteration and recursion are related concepts, with iteration being an alternative to recursion in some cases.

2. Loop: A programming construct that allows code to be executed repeatedly until a certain condition is met. Iteration is the mechanism behind loops.

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Culture

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In mathematics and computer science, iteration is a common concept used in algorithms and problem-solving. It can be found in various fields, including physics, engineering, and finance.

How to Memorize "iteration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ball being bounced repeatedly.
   - Visualize a loop in a programming language executing a set of instructions multiple times.

2. associate
   

   - Associate iteration with the idea of repeating a process.
   - Think of iteration as a cycle that repeats.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Repeat' to remember the meaning of iteration.
   - Think of the word 'iteration' as a reminder to 'repeat' a process.

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