multi-step method
nounUK /ˌmʌltiˈstɛp ˈmɛθəd/
US /ˌmʌltiˈstɛp ˈmɛθəd/
A way to do something that takes more than one step.
Solving the puzzle is a multi-step method: first sort the pieces, then build the edges, and finally fill in the middle.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A math solving technique that uses several separate operations in order.
She used a multi-step method to solve the equation, checking each part before moving on.
3. A cooking or crafting process with distinct stages that must be done one after another.
Baking sourdough is a multi-step method that includes feeding the starter, kneading, and proofing.
4. A problem-solving plan in which each stage depends on the result of the one before it.
The team followed a multi-step method to fix the machine: diagnose, replace the part, and test it.