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Iteration Definition & Meaning

iteration
noun
  1. (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations"
  2. (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained; "the solution is obtained by iteration"
  3. doing or saying again; a repeated performance

"Iteration" in song lyrics

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  • "It takes dedication to rip the ill iteration"
    Benefit — Exact
  • "Mega Man dropped, I copped every iteration"
    Random (Mega Ran) — Mega Man Forever

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Frequently asked questions

What does iteration mean?
(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations" (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained; "the solution is obtained by iteration" doing or saying again; a repeated performance
What part of speech is iteration?
Iteration is a noun.
How many definitions does iteration have?
Iteration has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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