in small stages

Thân thiện

She learns the new software in small stages.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. one thing at a time

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bit-by-bit
• piecemeal
• step-by-step
• stepwise