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Why does Word not like this statement, "For each iteration"

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00:00 Why Does Word Not Like This Statement, &Quot;For Each Iteration&Quot;
00:22 Accepted Answer Score 7
00:46 Thank you

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Iteration may be used as a countable or uncountable noun.

XYZ must occur after each iteration

is correct if iteration is used as a countable noun. Word may have taken it to be solely uncountable. For example,

Iteration is needed to calculate this number. (uncountable)

Five iterations are needed to calculate this number. (countable)