Associations to the word «Stepwise»

Wiktionary

STEPWISE, adjective. One (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal
STEPWISE, adverb. One step or stage at a time; step by step
STEPWISE MIGRATION, noun. A migration in a series of distinct stages - not continuous

Dictionary definition

STEPWISE, adverb. Proceeding in steps; "the voltage was increased stepwise".
STEPWISE, adjective. One thing at a time.

Wise words

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