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iteration Synonyms
Another word for iteration
Choosing another word for iteration depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A new version or incarnation of a piece of hardware, software, or creative work.
Usage Example
"The latest version of the smartphone features a much longer battery life and an upgraded camera."
Strongest
version
Strong
incarnation
edition
variant
revision
adaptation
• noun (Context 2)
The repetition of a process, procedure, or utterance.
Usage Example
"Through constant repetition and testing, the engineering team finally perfected the engine design."
Strongest
repetition
reiteration
Strong
recurrence
duplication
restatement
• noun (Context 3)
In computing and mathematics, the repetition of a computational or mathematical procedure applied to the result of a previous application, or a single execution of a loop.
Usage Example
"The algorithm converged on an accurate solution after just five iterations of the main loop."
Strong
cycle
loop
pass
Opposites of iteration
The opposite of iteration shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
original
prototype
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Iteration. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/iteration