iterative process

collocation in English

meaningsofiterativeandprocess

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iterative
adjective
uk
/ˈɪt.ər.ə.tɪv/
us
/ˈɪt̬.ə.reɪ.t̬ɪv/
doing something again and again, usually to ...
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process
noun[C]
uk
/ˈprəʊ.ses/
us
/ˈprɑː.ses/
a series of actions that you take in order to achieve ...
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(Definition ofiterativeandprocessfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thisiterativeprocessfor insertion and deletion is performed by the following algorithm.
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This development of axioms for the ontology with respect to the competency questions is therefore aniterativeprocess.
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Thisiterativeprocessof transforming an initially vague or incomplete schema into one that is well specified is an essential part of problem-solving.
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Aniterativeprocessin which various functional forms were applied and tested was used.
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As mentioned earlier, the design of the strip layout is a highlyiterativeprocessdemanding a considerable degree of guidance from the user.
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In these papers the subspace corresponding to a set of (say rightmost) eigenvalues is computed using a hybriditerativeprocessbased on a splitting technique.
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Good interface design is largely aniterativeprocess, that can be simplified by the use of suitable computing tools.
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And so on, and so on, in theiterativeprocessthat is called science.
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Note that is not yet known and it will have to be determined along theiterativeprocess.
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Then theiterativeprocessdescribing the method is detailed before the presentation the three kind of synthesis problems.
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In general, the elicitation of the second-order probability distribution on the parameters may be aniterativeprocess.
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The case-study composition was thus aniterativeprocess, in which the investigators' understanding was shaped by self-criticism of preliminary conclusions.
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Thisiterativeprocessis repeated until the specified convergence criterion is satisfied.
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A key feature of effective participatory research is aniterativeprocesswith assessment and co-learning that involves all partners.
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The mapping task is broken down into several key steps, each involving a loop sub-patch that carries out aniterativeprocess.
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In the second, the interface is tested for usability in aniterativeprocesswith constant revision.
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This signals the importance of aniterativeprocessbetween the actors making choices and their external environments.
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Articles deemed irrelevant could be excluded at each step in thisiterativeprocess.
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For most operant psychologists, thisiterativeprocessitself is sufficient evidence for retention.
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