Piecemeal

usgb/ˈpiːsmiːl/
adverb

Done or happening in separate parts or stages, not all at once.

The project was completed piecemeal, with different parts being finished at different times.
Visual representation of "piecemeal" - Done or happening in separate parts or stages, not all at once

Often appears as...

  • do something piecemeal
  • piecemeal approach
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Progressive Action

Use 'piecemeal' when describing tasks completed in steps over time, rather than all at once.

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The team developed the software piecemeal, adding features one by one.
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Partial Completion

Indicates that only parts of something are done, suggesting incompleteness or an ongoing process.

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The renovation of the old theater is being done piecemeal.
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Scattered Effort

Suggests work done in an unsystematic or scattered manner, which may not be ideal.

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The policy changes were implemented piecemeal, causing confusion.
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