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step–by–step
adjective or adverb \ˌstep-bī-ˈstep\
: showing or explaining each stage in a process
: happening or done in a series of steps or stages
Full Definition of STEP-BY-STEP
: marked by successive degrees usually of limited extent : gradual
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First Known Use of STEP-BY-STEP
1581
STEP-BY-STEP Defined for Kids
step–by–step
adjective \ˌstep-bī-ˈstep\
Definition of STEP-BY-STEP for Kids
: moving or happening by steps one after the other <Let's take a step-by-step approach to the problem.>
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