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Proceeding by incremental steps, degrees or gradations
“A number of theoretical reasons have also been proposed to support a piecemeal approach to reform.”
Consisting of disorganized, untidy, or incomplete parts
Lacking a coherent sequence or connection
Badly or hastily constructed or put together
Representing only a part or fragment of a whole
Happening or developing gradually or in stages
Characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time
“Because of its inherent complexity and vast scale, there's a temptation to approach it piecemeal, in bits, chunks, or easily manageable portions.”
Into separate parts or pieces
“It was decided to blow this bridge piecemeal. It was completed by nightfall.”
In part, or to some degree, but not completely
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