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Variant vs Iteration - What's the difference?

variant | iteration |

In computing terms the difference between variant and iteration

is that variant is a variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types while iteration is a single repetition of the code within such a repetitive process.

As nouns the difference between variant and iteration

is that variant is something that is slightly different from a type or norm while iteration is recital or performance a second time; repetition.

As an adjective variant

is showing variety, diverse.

variant

English

Alternative forms

* variaunt (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing variety, diverse.
  • Showing deviation or disagreement.
  • (obsolete) Variable.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.
    • All breeds of dog are variants of the species “Canis lupus familiaris”.
    The word "kerosine" is a variant of “kerosene”.
  • (genetics) A different sequence of a gene (locus).
  • (computing) A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.

    • Related terms

    * variance * variation * vary

    See also

    * alternate * alternative ----

    iteration

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Recital or performance a second time; repetition.
  • A variation or version.
    • The architect drafted several iterations of the floorplan before deciding on his final design.
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    • Still going strong in his ninth decade, Wein celebrates his 88th birthday behind the piano accompanied by the latest iteration of his band, the Newport All-Stars, featuring tenor saxophonist [...]
  • (computing) the use of repetition in a computer program, especially in the form of a loop
  • (computing) a single repetition of the code within such a repetitive process
    • The code calculates the appropriate value at each iteration .