stepwise meaning

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stepwise (adjective): one thing at a time.

stepwise has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and adverb.

stepwise as an adjective

  1. one thing at a time

    Synonyms: bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step

    Similar: gradual

stepwise as an adverb

  1. proceeding in steps
    • the voltage was increased stepwise

    Synonyms: step by step

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in SE · 8-letter words

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