gradual progress
noun phraseUK /ˈɡrædʒuəl ˈprəʊɡres/
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl ˈprɑːɡres/
Slow, steady improvement that happens a little at a time.
With daily practice, she made gradual progress in learning to swim.
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2. Small, continuous steps toward a goal rather than one big leap.
The project showed gradual progress over several months.
3. Learning that builds up slowly through repeated practice.
His gradual progress in math came from reviewing a little every night.
4. A slow but steady change for the better in a situation.
The team's gradual progress was clear in their improved scores.