;Posted on 04/21/2014 5:17:40 AM PDT by xsmommy
Word For The Day, Monday, 4/21/14
;In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
iteration; noun
1. the act of repeating; a repetition. 2. Mathematics . a. Also called successive approximation. a problem-solving or computational method in which a succession of approximations, each building on the one preceding, is used to achieve a desired degree of accuracy. b. an instance of the use of this method. 3. Computers. a. a repetition of a statement or statements in a program. b. a different version of an existing data set, software program, hardware device, etc.: A new iteration of the data will be released next month. 4. a different form or version of something: He designed the previous iteration of our logo.
Etymology: 1425–75; late Middle English < Latin iterātiōn-, stem of iterātiō; see iterate, -ion
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Here is my example with WFTD.
Not just the latest iteration of rock star.
No pushing at the door please!
imagine seeing that at the Easter Egg roll....
Retweeting = Twitteration
excellent! A+++
Ugh. Coffee repeated is an eyeteration.
Or was that an itearnation when Obama got sworn in for the fourth time by Roberts?
(Why the do-over in private by the way? Something wrong with the first oath?)
In Obamacare’s next iteration
They’ll claim coverage for all of the nation
While providing no facts
They’re immune from attacks
With Jay Carney to provide affirmation
Bright Monday—and every day during Bright/Renewal Week—is a kind of iteration of Pascha!
Hristos voskrese!
Xristos Anesti!
Al Massih Kam!
Christ is Risen!!!!
maybe just embarrassed that a do-over was required? A+++
A+++ great!
A+++ Alleluia!
dang straight. A+++
Oooops! That’ll teach me to post before reading what is already posted!
A+++ it was the perfect illustration of the word.
yikes!
....do NOT get into a car with this Easter bunny.
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