Iterate: meaning, definitions and examples

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iterate

 

[ หˆษชtษ™reษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in programming

To perform a set of instructions repeatedly, usually in a loop. It allows for efficient execution of tasks without having to write the same code multiple times.

Synonyms

cycle, loop, repeat

Examples of usage

  • The programmer used a for loop to iterate through the elements of the array.
  • The function iterates over the list to find the maximum value.
Context #2 | Verb

in discussions

To discuss or examine a topic or idea in a systematic way, often in a step-by-step manner. It involves going through each aspect or element in detail.

Synonyms

discuss, examine, review

Examples of usage

  • Let's iterate on this proposal to address all potential concerns.
  • We need to iterate through all the points raised in the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "iterate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น iterar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคจเคฐเคพเคตเฅƒเคคเฅเคคเคฟ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช iterieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ iterasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ั‚ะตั€ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ iterowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็นฐใ‚Š่ฟ”ใ™ (kurikaesu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท itรฉrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ iterar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yinelemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋ณตํ•˜๋‹ค (banbokhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชูƒุฑุฑ (yatakarrar)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iterovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ iterovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟญไปฃ (diรฉdร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iterirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญtreka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒแƒ แƒ” (gaimeore)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™krarlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ iterar

Etymology

The word 'iterate' comes from the Latin word 'iterare', which means 'to repeat' or 'to do again'. It entered the English language in the early 16th century. The concept of iteration has been fundamental in various fields, including mathematics, programming, and problem-solving, where the process of repeating a set of operations is crucial for achieving desired outcomes.

See also: iteration, iterative, iteratively, reiterate, reiteration, reiterative.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,315, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.