Said of an algorithm based on a loop.

This strategy is used in a number of tasks, for instance in order to optimize a function.

It"er*a*tive (?), a. [L. iterativus: cf. F. it'eratif.]

Repeating.

Cotgrave. -- It"er*a*tive*ly, adv.

 

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