gradual / step-by-step
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gradual / step-by-step
Taking place or carried out in several individual steps rather than all at once.
Die schrittweise Einführung des neuen Systems dauert mehrere Monate.
The gradual introduction of the new system will take several months.
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The word „schrittweise“ (step-by-step) consists of „Schritt“ (step) and the ending „-weise“. Here, the ending describes the way in which something is done; the steps can also be individual parts of a plan.
Wir wollen das Problem schrittweise lösen.
We want to solve the problem step by step.
Typical collocations include „schrittweise vorgehen“ (to proceed step by step), „etwas schrittweise umsetzen“ (to implement something step by step), and „etwas schrittweise erhöhen“ (to increase something gradually). These expressions are especially useful for describing procedures involving plans and changes.
Die Firma wird die Produktion schrittweise erhöhen.
The company will gradually increase production.
In news reports and factual texts, „schrittweise“ (gradual / step-by-step) often appears with „Lockerung“ (easing), „Abbau“ (reduction), and „Ausbau“ (expansion). These collocations are often used when reporting on political or economic measures.
Die Stadt plant einen schrittweisen Ausbau des Busnetzes.
The city is planning a gradual expansion of the bus network.
