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[expos.only.entity] Should we use `iter-value-type` in more places?

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Description

The iterator_traits<I>::value_type pattern seems to be quite common in the standard library (for non-ranges utilities). Should we reuse the iter-value-type alias for short?

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Start by reviewing the issue's comparison between iterator_traits::value_type and the iter-value-type alias, then inspect the standard-library non-ranges utilities where the pattern appears. Done means reaching and documenting a decision about whether the alias should be reused in additional places; the payload names no files or tests.

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Tech stack
cpp
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documentation
Issue type
Refactor
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4/5
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3-5 days
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Needs clarification
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