iteration

An iteration is when you repeat or do again some process, idea, or action. This can be in small steps or over and over until it's done.

Iteration is often used in work and design. Imagine you're a designer working on a new app for your phone. You start with an idea, then try it out, see what works and what doesn't, make some changes, and keep trying again until the result is just right. That's iteration - a series of small attempts to get closer to the goal. It can also be used in testing a new product or service. Companies might use iteration to try out different ideas with customers and then adjust their approach based on feedback.

In programming, an iteration refers specifically to repeating a set of instructions until a certain condition is met. This can involve writing code that runs through a list, repeats a process, or solves a problem in small steps. Think of it like following a recipe: you might repeat some steps several times before moving on to the next part.

The word "iterate" itself has the same meaning as iteration - to repeat something or do it again in order to improve it.