step-by-step (B1)
adjective, adverb
Pronunciation: /stɛpˈbaɪˈstɛp/
Definition
A method or process that involves completing tasks or actions in a sequence, one after another, often with detailed instructions for each stage.
Examples
The manual provided a clear step-by-step guide for installing the software.
To solve the complex math problem, she broke it down into a step-by-step approach.
Learning a new language is a step-by-step journey, building on previous knowledge.
How to Use step-by-step
- step-by-step (adjective) (collocation)
- Describing something that proceeds in stages. — "We need a step-by-step plan for the project."
- step-by-step (adverb) (adverb)
- Proceeding one stage at a time. — "He explained the procedure step-by-step."
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