step-by-step construction
nounUK /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep kənˈstrʌkʃən/
US /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep kənˈstrʌkʃən/
Building something by doing one small part at a time, in order.
We followed the step-by-step construction of the toy house in the instruction book.
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2. A way of teaching or explaining that goes one small piece at a time.
The teacher used step-by-step construction to show us how to solve the math problem.
3. The slow, careful making of a plan or idea, one part after another.
The step-by-step construction of the school garden took all summer.
4. A building method where each stage must be finished before the next one starts.
The bridge's step-by-step construction meant workers could not skip any stage.