multipass

/mʌltɪˈpæs/

Definitions

1. noun

A process or operation that can be repeated multiple times without requiring significant resources or time.

“The software’s multipass compression algorithm is capable of reducing file sizes by up to 90%.”

2. verb

To pass or go through something multiple times, often in a repetitive or cyclical manner.

“The spacecraft will multipass through the asteroid belt before entering the orbit of the gas giant.”

Synonyms

  • multiple iteration
  • repeated pass

Antonyms

  • one-time process
  • single pass