iterate — to repeat a process or set of instructions repeatedly, especially in computing or mathematics
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to repeat a process or set of instructions repeatedly, especially in computing or mathematics
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪtəˌreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother iterates the same story about her youth every family dinner.
- The software engineer needs to iterate through thousands of lines of code.
- He iterates his morning routine so precisely that he could do it blindfolded.
iterate
VERB[/ˈɪtəˌreɪt/]
to repeat a process or set of instructions repeatedly, especially in computing or mathematics
The engineer continues to iterate on the prototype until every flaw disappears.
Iterate to generate, then demonstrate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin iteratus, the past participle of iterare, which evolved from iter meaning 'journey' or 'path'. The word's semantic development reflects the concept of traveling the same path repeatedly, which came to mean 'to repeat' or 'to do again'.
Breakdown
iter- (journey, path) + -ate (verb suffix), forming iterare (to travel again) > iteratus (repeated).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother iterates the same story about her youth every family dinner.”
“The software engineer needs to iterate through thousands of lines of code.”
“He iterates his morning routine so precisely that he could do it blindfolded.”
“The algorithm iterates until it finds the optimal solution.”
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