iterate

verb

it·​er·​ate ˈi-tə-ˌrāt How to pronounce iterate (audio)
iterated; iterating

transitive verb

: to say or do again or again and again : reiterate

Examples of iterate in a Sentence

no matter how many times I iterate that this so-called prank is a bad idea, no one listens
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By removing the complexity of building base infrastructure for every AI initiative, teams can focus on what truly matters: rapidly iterating on solutions and delivering valuable applications that drive business transformation. Vinod Bijlani, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Whether rolling out a strategy as a whole or a new feature, e-commerce companies should prioritize testing it in one area and then iterate so the feature can work in other areas. Ram Nikhil Dodda, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 In this case, a set of AI agents collaborated autonomously to iterate and design the future state architecture. Jiani Zhang, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Your commitment to fostering a collaborative, problem-solving organization plays a critical role in continuously iterating on the product and the sales pitch, creating an inclusive and innovative environment. Joao Mendes-Roter, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iterate

Word History

Etymology

Latin iteratus, past participle of iterare, from iterum again; akin to Latin is he, that, ita thus, Sanskrit itara the other, iti thus

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of iterate was in 1533

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“Iterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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