step-by-step

adjective or adverb

\ ˌstep-bī-ˈstep

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Definition of step-by-step

: marked by successive degrees usually of limited extent : gradual

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gradational, gradual, incremental, phased, piecemeal

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The first known use of step-by-step was in 1581

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step-by-step

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of step-by-step

: showing or explaining each stage in a process

: happening or done in a series of steps or stages

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step-by-step

adjective

\ ˌstep-bī-ˈstep\

Kids Definition of step-by-step

: moving or happening by steps one after the other Let's take a step-by-step approach to the problem.

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