iterative
adjective/ˈɪtəreɪtɪv/
Frequency rank: #14,906 most common English word
Meaning
involving repetition of a process in order to achieve a desired result, with each cycle building on the previous one.
Example sentence
The team used iterative testing to gradually improve the software with each new version.
Synonyms & related words
- repetitive
- cyclic
- incremental
- recurring
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