step-by-step program
nounUK /ˌstɛp baɪ ˈstɛp ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˌstɛp baɪ ˈstɛp ˈproʊɡræm/
A step-by-step program is a plan that shows you one small thing to do at a time.
The teacher gave us a step-by-step program to learn how to draw a cat.
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2. A computer program that runs a series of instructions in order.
The robot follows a step-by-step program to sort the blocks.
3. A course of treatment or training done in stages.
The doctor recommended a step-by-step program to help him get stronger.
4. A set of lessons that build on each other over time.
She joined a step-by-step program to learn Spanish.