iterate
Say it: IT-uh-rayt /ˈɪtəreɪt/ · verb
What “iterate” means
Keep testing and changing something to make it better.
More precisely: To improve something through repeated cycles of trying, testing and adjusting.
Example: “Launch a simple version, listen to users, then iterate.”
When to use it
In design, technology or project work, when improving through repeated attempts and feedback. It sounds practical but slightly technical.
Similar words
refine, repeat, rework
Where it comes from
From Latin iterum, "again."
Quick check
You test a chair, adjust its legs, test again and improve the seat. What do you keep doing?
iterate or duplicate?
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iterate
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