bit-by-bit strategy

noun
UK /bɪt baɪ bɪt ˈstrætədʒi/
US /bɪt baɪ bɪt ˈstrætədʒi/

A way of doing something slowly, one small step at a time.

She learned to ride her bike using a bit-by-bit strategy, practicing a little each day.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer method that handles data one small piece at a time.

The program used a bit-by-bit strategy to copy the large file safely.

3. A learning plan that teaches tiny parts before putting them together.

The teacher used a bit-by-bit strategy to help the class learn new words.

4. A careful way of solving a big problem by breaking it into little parts.

They fixed the broken machine with a bit-by-bit strategy, checking each part.