gradual improvement
noun phraseUK /ˈɡrædʒuəl ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
Getting a little better, step by step, over time.
With daily practice, she saw gradual improvement in her reading.
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2. A small, ongoing increase in quality or skill.
The team's gradual improvement showed in their scores each week.
3. A slow recovery or positive change in a situation.
Doctors noted gradual improvement in the patient's health.
4. A series of tiny upgrades that add up over time.
The app's gradual improvement came from many small updates.