in small stages
Definition
- Adjective:
- One thing at a time; proceeding by degrees or increments: Describes a process or action that is done gradually, in a series of small, measured steps rather than all at once.
Usage
- This adjective is typically used to modify a noun, describing the nature of a process, change, or approach.
- It is often used in formal or descriptive contexts to emphasize a cautious, incremental method.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The company implemented the new policy in small stages to avoid overwhelming the staff.
- Learning a language is best done in small stages, focusing on one concept at a time.
- The software update will be rolled out in small stages across different regions.
Advanced Usage
- "To proceed in small stages": To advance or move forward gradually.
- The peace negotiations are proceeding in small stages, building trust slowly.
Variants and Related Words
- Gradual (adj): Happening or changing slowly over a period of time.
- We observed a gradual improvement in her health.
- Incremental (adj): Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
- The project made incremental progress each week.
- Step-by-step (adj/adv): Constituting a series of simple, consecutive stages.
- Follow the step-by-step instructions carefully.
Synonyms
- Gradually
- Piecemeal
- Stepwise
- By degrees
Related Phrases
- Bit by bit: In small pieces or stages.
- She assembled the model bit by bit over several weekends.
- Little by little: Gradually; slowly.
- His confidence grew little by little.
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