iterative process
nounUK /ˈɪtərətɪv ˈprəʊsɛs/
US /ˈɪtəreɪtɪv ˈprɑːsɛs/
A way of doing something by repeating steps again and again to make it better.
Building the app was an iterative process of testing and fixing.
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2. A method in math or computing where each result is used to calculate the next.
The algorithm uses an iterative process to find the answer.
3. A way of improving a design through repeated trials and changes.
Designers rely on an iterative process to perfect their products.
4. A repeated cycle of planning, doing, and checking in project work.
The team followed an iterative process to deliver updates each week.