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Term: Iterative

Definition:

Adjective - relating to or involving iteration, especially a series of repeated steps or processes.

Noun - a procedure or formula for solving a mathematical problem in a finite number of steps that frequently involves repetition of an operation.

Senses:

1. Pertaining to or involving repetition
2. Related to the process of iteration in mathematics

Examples:

Adjective:

1. The iterative process of software development involves repeating certain steps to improve the code.
2. She utilized an iterative approach to refine her painting, making small changes with each pass.
3. The teacher used iterative exercises to reinforce the concepts taught in class.

Noun:

1. The mathematician applied an iterative method to solve the complex equation.
2. Students learned how to use iterative formulas to find the roots of polynomials.
3. An iterative algorithm was used to optimize the performance of the computer program.

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