failed iteration

[feɪld ɪˈtɛreɪʃən]
nounpl: failed iterations
iteração fracassada
1. A cycle or attempt in a process, project, or software development that does not achieve its intended goals or objectives
The failed iteration revealed critical design flaws in the application.
A iteração fracassada revelou falhas críticas no design da aplicação.
2. In software development and agile methodology, a sprint or development cycle that does not meet its defined success criteria
After the failed iteration, the team regrouped and adjusted their strategy.
Após a iteração fracassada, a equipe se reagrupou e ajustou sua estratégia.
3. Any repeated attempt at solving a problem that results in failure or inadequate outcomes
Each failed iteration brought the researchers closer to understanding the problem.
Cada iteração fracassada aproximava os pesquisadores da compreensão do problema.
In the US and Brazilian tech industries, 'failed iteration' is a neutral, expected part of the agile and startup culture, emphasizing 'failing fast' as a learning mechanism. This reflects a cultural acceptance of failure as part of innovation, particularly in Silicon Valley-influenced companies. In Portugal and more traditional Brazilian organizations, the term may carry slightly more negative connotations.
NYC Slang
a bust / a wash
Synonyms / Sinônimos
failed attemptunsuccessful cycleabortive iterationbotched attemptunsuccessful sprint
Antonyms / Antônimos
successful iterationcompleted iterationproductive cyclewinning attempt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iteração fracassada
Most common term used in tech and business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
iteração fracassada / ciclo malsucedido
Tech hub preference for formal terminology in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
iteração que deu ruim
More casual/colloquial variant used in informal settings
Portugal
iteração falhada / ciclo fracassado
Portuguese European variant, often used in technical documentation

Related Words

iterationagile developmentsprintfailure analysisdebuggingcycleattemptfeedback loop

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
trial and error
learning from failure
fail fast, fail forward
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