piecemealprocessing
nounUK /ˈpiːsmiːl ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /ˈpiːsmiːl ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/
Doing something one small part at a time instead of all at once.
The robot used piecemealprocessing to build the puzzle one piece at a time.
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2. A computing method that handles data in small separate chunks rather than as one whole.
The old computer relied on piecemealprocessing to sort the large file.
3. Learning or working through information in small portions over time.
Her piecemealprocessing of the textbook helped her remember each chapter.
4. Breaking a big job into little tasks that are finished one after another.
The team's piecemealprocessing kept the project moving without stress.