iterate
UK: /ˈɪtəreɪt/ | US: /ˈɪtəreɪt/
vt. to perform or utter repeatedly
vt. (computing) to repeat a process or set of instructions in a loop
vi. to say or do something again for emphasis or clarity
The word "iterate" stems from the Latin "iterum," meaning "again," combined with the verb-forming suffix "-ate." It entered English in the 16th century, originally meaning "to repeat verbally." Over time, its usage expanded to include computational contexts, where it refers to repeating a sequence of operations. The core idea of repetition remains central to its meaning across domains.
The teacher asked the student to iterate the main points of the lesson.
In programming, you often need to iterate through a list of items.
The speaker chose to iterate her argument for clarity.
The algorithm will iterate until it reaches the optimal solution.
He had to iterate the instructions several times for the team to understand.