iterative
Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps to achieve the desired outcomeOf a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome; in computing this may involve a mechanism such as a loop.
» We'd usually solve this problem recursively, but the proposed solution uses an iterative algorithm.
Dieses Problem lösen wir meistens auf rekursive Art, aber die hier vorgestellte Lösung nutzt einen iterativen Algorithmus.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome; in computing this may involve a mechanism such as a loop.
iterativ, iterativ
итерати́вныйitɛratívnyj
(not comparable)Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.
многокра́тныйmnogokrátnyj, итерати́вныйitɛratívnyj
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Examples
2 sentencesWe'd usually solve this problem recursively, but the proposed solution uses an iterative algorithm.
deDieses Problem lösen wir meistens auf rekursive Art, aber die hier vorgestellte Lösung nutzt einen iterativen Algorithmus.
It's an iterative process.
deDas ist ein iterativer Prozess.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from French itératif.Borrowed from French itératif.
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- marked by iteration:reiterative