Meaning & use
iteratively
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In a manner that repeats a process multiple times, each time refining the result.
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The team iteratively improved the app by releasing small updates every two weeks.
The algorithm solves the equation iteratively rather than in one direct step.
A note on using this word
Common in software development, engineering, and design contexts to describe cycles of building, testing, and refining.
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