three-step method
nounUK /ˌθriː ˈstɛp ˈmɛθəd/
US /ˌθri ˈstɛp ˈmɛθəd/
A three-step method is a way to do something in three easy parts.
We used a three-step method to clean our classroom: pick up, wipe, and put away.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A teaching plan that breaks a lesson into three clear stages.
The teacher's three-step method helped everyone learn the new words.
3. A problem-solving approach with three ordered actions.
The engineer followed a three-step method to fix the machine.
4. A cooking guide that gives three simple instructions.
The recipe uses a three-step method: mix, bake, and cool.