gradual development
noun phraseUK /ˈɡrædʒuəl dɪˈveləpmənt/
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl dɪˈveləpmənt/
Slow, steady growth or change over time.
The gradual development of the puppy into a big dog took many months.
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2. The process of becoming more advanced in small stages.
Her gradual development as a pianist came from daily practice.
3. A slow unfolding of a plan or idea.
The gradual development of the project took a whole year.
4. Steady improvement in a skill or ability.
Teachers watched the gradual development of his reading skills.