iterative solution

[/ɪˈtɛrətɪv səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: iterative solutions
solução iterativa
1. A method of solving a problem by repeatedly applying a procedure until a desired result or convergence is achieved, where each repetition (iteration) uses the output of the previous step as input for the next
The engineer used an iterative solution to optimize the algorithm, refining the parameters with each cycle until the error margin was acceptable.
O engenheiro usou uma solução iterativa para otimizar o algoritmo, refinando os parâmetros em cada ciclo até que a margem de erro fosse aceitável.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a computational approach where a sequence of approximations converges toward the final answer through successive iterations
Newton's method is an iterative solution for finding roots of equations by using tangent line approximations.
O método de Newton é uma solução iterativa para encontrar raízes de equações usando aproximações de linhas tangentes.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in mathematics, engineering, computer science, and scientific research communities in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the international nature of scientific and technical vocabulary, where the term is standardized across Portuguese and English-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
iterative methoditerative approachsuccessive approximationincremental solution
Antonyms / Antônimos
direct solutionclosed-form solutionanalytical solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução iterativa
Standard term used in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
solução iterativa
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely used in academic and technical fields
Technical/Academic
método iterativo
Alternative form emphasizing the methodological aspect

Related Words

iterationconvergencealgorithmnumerical methodrecursive solutionapproximation

Related Idioms & Phrases

trial and error approach
step-by-step refinement
loop until convergence
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