piecemealgrowth
nounUK /ˈpiːsmiːl ɡrəʊθ/
US /ˈpiːsmiːl ɡroʊθ/
Piecemeal growth means growing a little bit at a time instead of all at once.
The garden showed piecemeal growth, with one new flower appearing every few days.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Growth that happens in separate, unplanned parts rather than as a whole.
The town's piecemeal growth left it with winding roads and no central park.
3. A business or project expanding in small stages over time.
The company's piecemeal growth meant adding one new employee each year.
4. Learning or improvement gained bit by bit through small lessons.
Her piecemeal growth in reading came from practicing a few words every night.