iterative computation

[ɪˈtɛrətɪv kəmˌpjuːˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: iterative computations
computação iterativa
1. A computational process that repeats a sequence of operations or steps multiple times, with each iteration using the results from the previous one to refine or approach a solution
The algorithm uses iterative computation to gradually converge to the correct answer.
O algoritmo usa computação iterativa para convergir gradualmente para a resposta correta.
2. In programming, a method of solving problems by applying the same function or formula repeatedly until a desired condition or convergence criterion is met
Iterative computation is fundamental to numerical methods such as Newton-Raphson.
A computação iterativa é fundamental para métodos numéricos como Newton-Raphson.
3. A computing technique where each cycle depends on and improves upon the previous iteration
Machine learning models often rely on iterative computation to adjust weights and minimize error.
Modelos de aprendizado de máquina frequentemente dependem de computação iterativa para ajustar pesos e minimizar erros.
This term is primarily used in academic and professional computing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly taught in computer science and engineering programs. The concept is fundamental to modern computational science and is used extensively in software development, numerical analysis, and artificial intelligence. Both Brazilian and American computer scientists use the same international terminology, making it a universal term in the tech industry.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
iterative processrepeated calculationcyclic computationrecursive computationloop-based calculation
Antonyms / Antônimos
direct computationclosed-form solutionsingle-pass calculationnon-iterative method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
computação iterativa
Standard term used in computer science and mathematics contexts
São Paulo
computação iterativa
Common in tech hubs and universities
Rio de Janeiro
computação iterativa
Standard academic usage
Portugal
computação iterativa
Same terminology used in European Portuguese academic contexts

Related Words

iterationconvergencealgorithmnumerical methodsrecursionloopapproximationrefinement

Related Idioms & Phrases

rinse and repeat
trial and error
step-by-step refinement
loop until convergence
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