Definition of "iterative" []

• Characterized by or involving repetition, recurrence, reiteration, or repetitiousness. (adjective)
• Grammar Frequentative. (adjective)

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• "I also share Rob's push for a serious discussion of risks and tradeoffs, though the term "iterative risk management" isn't poised to take the public by storm."
• "So Patton has the right idea, but his use of the term iterative development is wrong."
• "Or you can start with the whole system/painting with low details, and refactor it completly with every step (what he calls iterative), adding more detail."