step-by-step result
noun phraseUK /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep rɪˈzʌlt/
US /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep rɪˈzʌlt/
The answer you get by doing something one small step at a time.
Following the recipe gave us a step-by-step result that tasted great.
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2. The final product of a process that was completed in ordered stages.
The step-by-step result of the science experiment was a clear chart of changes.
3. A conclusion reached by following each instruction in order.
Her step-by-step result matched the answer key exactly.
4. The outcome shown after each stage of a task is finished.
The teacher displayed the step-by-step result of the math problem on the board.