microstep
nounUK /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.step/
US /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.step/
A microstep is a very, very tiny step you take to get closer to a big goal.
Instead of cleaning the whole room, she took one microstep and put away three toys.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In electronics, a microstep is a very small movement a motor makes when it turns in tiny fractions.
The 3D printer's motor uses microsteps to move the nozzle smoothly.
3. In dance, a microstep is a very small foot movement used for precise control.
The ballet dancer made a microstep to keep her balance.
4. In planning, a microstep is one small action broken down from a larger task.
The project plan listed each microstep so nothing was missed.