iterative refinement
/ˈɪtərətɪv rɪˈfaɪnmənt/
progressively improving outputs through cycles of generation and feedback
iterative refinement in a sentence
“Iterative refinement turned the rough draft into a polished article over three rounds.”
Origin of iterative refinement
Latin iterare to repeat + refinare to purify
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feedback loop
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