step-by-step record
noun phraseUK /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep ˈrekɔːd/
US /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep ˈrekərd/
A step-by-step record is a list that shows each small part of how something was done, in order.
She kept a step-by-step record of how she built her model airplane.
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2. A written history of each stage in a project, used to check progress.
The teacher asked for a step-by-step record of our science experiment.
3. A guide that explains how to do something one action at a time.
The manual includes a step-by-step record for setting up the printer.
4. A diary that notes every move made during a task so it can be repeated.
He made a step-by-step record of his recipe so his friend could cook it too.