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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step, stepwiseadverb

    one thing at a time

  2. gradually, bit by bit, step by stepadverb

    in a gradual manner

    "the snake moved gradually toward its victim"

  3. stepwise, step by stepadverb

    proceeding in steps

    "the voltage was increased stepwise"

Wiktionary

  1. step-by-stepadjective

    In detail, describing each step precisely and in order.

    The step-by-step directions walked me through asembly, but identifying the parts was still hard.

ChatGPT

  1. step-by-step

    Step-by-step refers to a process that proceeds in stages where each stage or action is completed, reviewed or understood before the next one is taken or approached. It involves following a specific order or sequence, often designed for easier understanding or completion of a task or problem.

Editors Contribution

  1. step-by-step

    Naturally each step defined in accurate, perfect and intelligent order

    The project has a step-by-step project plan.


    Submitted by MaryC on January 14, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of step-by-step in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of step-by-step in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of step-by-step in a Sentence

  1. Thorvaldur Ingvarsson:

    Our ultimate goal is to replace the function of the lost limb, and we've been doing so step-by-step and doing very well. However, as our technology move on - you have sensors for muscles, you're able to replace function by the new mind-controlled prosthetics - the next step might be to get sensing from the environment so you have a feedback loop.

  2. Mo Farah:

    Through my years on the track I was learning and improving step by step and it's the same in the marathon, that's what it will take for me to medal in Tokyo. If I can do two marathons a year and learn from them, if everything goes well, if you're strong and you learn, I think I'm of capable of 2:04 or 2:03 in the right race.

  3. Ryom Mun Song:

    It will be difficult if each side just presents conditions the other side cannot accept, however, if both sides keep in sight the goal (of complete nuclear disarmament), and through confidence-building measures, address it step-by-step with further meetings, then I think we can expect great results.

  4. Volodymyr Zelenskyy:

    The occupiers tried to gain a foothold there [in Kherson], their collaborators made various brazen statements, which in Russian are called the very apt word ‘shapkozakidatelstvo’ (false forecasts)... But how did it help them? The Armed Forces of Ukraine are advancing step by step in the region.

  5. Jens Spahn:

    Things are improving step by step, now more than 500,000 people have had the vaccine.


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