stepwise
/'stepwaiz/
Definition
Adverb:
- In a series of distinct, successive stages or degrees; proceeding one step at a time. It describes a process that happens gradually, with each stage clearly defined before moving to the next.
Adjective:
- Characterized by or involving a series of distinct, successive stages. This describes a method, process, or progression that is incremental.
Usage and Examples
Adverb:
- The software was updated stepwise to avoid disrupting the entire system.
- The concentration of the chemical was increased stepwise during the experiment.
- She approached the complex problem stepwise, solving one part before moving to the next.
Adjective:
- The stepwise procedure ensured that no errors were made.
- They followed a stepwise approach to implementing the new policy.
- The model shows a stepwise increase in complexity over time.
Advanced Usage
- In a stepwise fashion/manner: This phrase is commonly used to emphasize the incremental nature of an action.
- The budget was reduced in a stepwise fashion over three fiscal quarters.
- Stepwise regression/analysis: A specific statistical method where variables are added or removed from a model one at a time.
- The researcher used stepwise regression to identify the most significant predictors.
Variants and Related Words
- Step-by-step (adj/adv): Similar in meaning, emphasizing careful progression through each individual step. Often used more commonly than "stepwise."
- Follow the step-by-step instructions.
- Incremental (adj): Happening or increasing gradually in a series of small stages.
- We made incremental improvements to the design.
- Gradual (adj): Taking place or changing slowly over a period of time.
- A gradual decline in sales.
Synonyms
- Adverb: Gradually, incrementally, progressively, successively, piecemeal.
- Adjective: Gradual, incremental, phased, sequential, successive.
Antonyms
- Adverb: Suddenly, abruptly, all at once, wholesale.
- Adjective: Sudden, abrupt, wholesale, comprehensive.
Adjective
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one thing at a time
Adverb
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proceeding in steps
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the voltage was increased stepwise
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