Iteration, in mathematics, is a process of solving an equation numerically. Iteration involves making an estimate for a solution to a problem. That, estimate is used as an input to make another estimate. Then that estimate as the input to get yet another estimate.
With a reasonable first estimate and an appropriate iteration procedure, the answers will converge towards the true solution. However, be aware that in some cases the process can diverge (or oscillate).
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