ITERATE
/ˈaɪtəɹeɪt/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of ITERATE
A function that iterates
To perform or repeat an action on each item in a set
"The max() function iterates through the data to find the highest value."
To perform or repeat an action on the results of each such prior action
"In mathematics, an iterated function is a function which is composed with itself, possibly ad infinitum, in a process called iteration."
To utter or do a second time or many times; to repeat.
"to iterate advice"
Said or done again; repeated.
Examples of ITERATE in a Sentence
- "The max() function iterates through the data to find the highest value."
- "In mathematics, an iterated function is a function which is composed with itself, possibly ad infinitum, in a process called iteration."
- "to iterate advice"
Word Details
Is ITERATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ITERATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ITERATE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for ITERATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | t | e | r | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ITERATE
86 words from the letters in ITERATE
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How to Use ITERATE in Word Games
ITERATE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ITERATE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ITERATE to find 86 additional valid words.