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iterator

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who or that which iterates.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A method capable of performing the same action on every item in a collection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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History

Etymology

From iterate + -or.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: itérateur — one who iterates
  • Finnish: iteraattori — programming method
  • French: itérateur — programming method
  • German: Iterator — programming method
  • Persian: تکرارنده — programming method
  • Swedish: iterator — programming method