piecemeal

adjective/adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Definition

Characterized by small, gradual, or disconnected steps rather than a single, coherent plan.

Examples

• The government introduced the new policy in a piecemeal fashion rather than implementing it all at once.

• The company's piecemeal approach to digital transformation left several departments with outdated software.

• He gathered his research piecemeal, finding relevant articles over many months of library visits.

Synonyms of piecemeal

Words with a similar meaning to piecemeal:

• bit by bit
• gradually
• incremental
• fragmentary

Antonyms of piecemeal

Words with the opposite meaning to piecemeal:

• wholesale
• systematic

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