phased development

noun
UK /feɪzd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /feɪzd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

Building something in small steps, one part at a time.

The new park will open through phased development, with the playground first and the pond later.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A way of making a product or software in separate releases over time.

The game's phased development let players try new levels every month.

3. A plan for growing a town or area in planned stages.

The city approved phased development of the empty land near the river.

4. A method of teaching or training that moves through set stages.

The coach used phased development to teach the team new skills.