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iterating

/ɪˈtɛrɪteɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does iterating mean?

verb

To repeat a process or sequence of operations in a continuous manner, often with a changing set of values or parameters. This can involve revisiting a set of data or a sequence of steps multiple times, with each iteration building on the previous one.

Example

"The algorithm is designed to iterate through the list of numbers, performing a calculation on each one and storing the results in a new array."

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