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Iterate vs. Reiterate
Iterate
/ˈɪtəreɪt/Examples:
He iterated the experiment five times to ensure accuracy.The software iterates through the list of files to find duplicates.We need to iterate our strategy to keep up with market changes.
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Reiterate
/riːˈɪtəreɪt/Examples:
He had to reiterate his question for clarity.The coach will reiterate the game plan.To ensure all heard, she reiterated the policy.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Reiterate includes the prefix re-, which means again, indicating repetition.
- Iterate does not have the prefix re-, meaning it's not implying repeated action by default.
- Use reiterate when you want to emphasize repetition of an action or statement.
- Iterate is generally used in the context of repeating a process but from a programmatic or technical standpoint.
- Remember, reiterate often emphasizes verbal repetition, while iterate can be broader, including numerical or procedural contexts.
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