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As many people have chronicled, the decision to fight in Vietnam was a years-long accretion of step-by-step choices, each of which could be rationalized at the time. Invading Iraq was an unforced, unnecessary decision to risk everything on a 'war of choice' whose costs we are still paying.
James Fallows

Meaning of "step-by-step" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STEP-BY-STEP

step-by-step  [ˌstepbaɪˈstep] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STEP-BY-STEP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Step-By-Step is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES STEP-BY-STEP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

step-by-step

Strowger switch

The Strowger switch was the first example of an electromechanical stepping switch telephone exchange system. It was invented by Almon Brown Strowger, and first patented in 1891. Because of its operational characteristics it is also known as a step-by-step switch.

Definition of step-by-step in the English dictionary

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WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STEP-BY-STEP


goose-step
ˈɡuːsˌstep

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STEP-BY-STEP

step in
step on
step on it
step on the gas
step out
step out of line
step out with
Step Reebok
step up
step up to the plate
step-down
step-down transformer
step-in
step-ins
step-parent
step-parenting
step-up
step-up transformer
stepbrother
stepchild

WORDS THAT END LIKE STEP-BY-STEP

corbie-step
doorstep
dubstep
footstep
half-step
in step
instep
lockstep
multistep
naughty step
one-step
out of step
quickstep
sidestep
single-step
stair-step
step
step by step
twelve-step
two-step

Synonyms and antonyms of step-by-step in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «step-by-step» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STEP-BY-STEP

Find out the translation of step-by-step to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of step-by-step from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «step-by-step» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

一步一步的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

paso a paso
570 millions of speakers

English

step-by-step
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कदम दर कदम से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خطوة بخطوة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шаг за шагом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

passo-a- passo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধাপে ধাপে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

étape par étape
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

langkah demi langkah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schritt-für- Schritt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ステップバイステップ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

단계별
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Langkah-langkah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bước theo bước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

படி படியாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रमाक्रमाने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

adım adım
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

step - by - step
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Krok po kroku
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

крок за кроком
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pas - cu - pas
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βήμα- βήμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stap-vir- stap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

steg-för- steg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trinn -for-trinn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of step-by-step

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STEP-BY-STEP»

The term «step-by-step» is very widely used and occupies the 10.079 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STEP-BY-STEP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about step-by-step

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6 QUOTES WITH «STEP-BY-STEP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word step-by-step.
1
Tom Douglas
To shuck oysters, you'll need an oyster knife, a handy tool with a sturdy handle and a short, rigid blade which you can pick up for about ten bucks in a kitchenware shop or fish market. A quick trip online will yield any number of videos and slide shows with step-by-step instructions on how to shuck an oyster.
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James Fallows
As many people have chronicled, the decision to fight in Vietnam was a years-long accretion of step-by-step choices, each of which could be rationalized at the time. Invading Iraq was an unforced, unnecessary decision to risk everything on a 'war of choice' whose costs we are still paying.
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Darell Hammond
'Our Dream Playground' is a new online project planner designed to help you build the playground of your dreams. It's a free resource, brought to you 'KaBOOM!,' offering step-by-step instructions to help you bring play to the kids in your community.
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Jenny McCarthy
I wished to God the doctor had handed me a pamphlet that said, 'Hey, sorry about the autism, but here's a step-by-step list on what to do next.' But doctors don't do that. They say 'sorry' and move you along.
5
Scott Reed
With a definite, step-by-step plan - ah, what a difference it makes! You cannot fail, because each step carries you along to the next, like a track.
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Paramahansa Yogananda
A swami may conceivably follow only the path of dry reasoning, of cold renunciation; but a yogi engages himself in a definite, step-by-step procedure by which the body and mind are disciplined, and the soul liberated.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STEP-BY-STEP»

Discover the use of step-by-step in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to step-by-step and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Step by Step Piano Course
(Willis). This piano course provides the student the opportunity to experience the joy of playing while learning the rudiments of music in a logical order, with gradual and steady progress, presenting a challenge toward increasing pianistic ...
Edna Mae Burnam, 2005
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Complete Step-by-Step Upholstery
Presenting fifteen easy-to-complete projects, this guide to upholstery as a decorative art covers basic techniques while also presenting instructions for creating an Art Deco armchair, chaise lounge, leather chesterfield, and much more.
David Sowle, Ruth Dye, 2005
3
Writing Fiction Step by Step
Suggests more than two hundred exercises to improve one's writing skills, and covers the areas of character, plot, point of view, setting, beginnings, development, dialogue, voice, description, images, and style
Josip Novakovich, 1998
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Easy French Step-by-Step
You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use.
Myrna Bell Rochester, 2008
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Balanced Scorecard Step-by-Step: Maximizing Performance and ...
With this book, he has further operationalized the enlightened Balanced Scorecard concept into a fully functional system that optimizes business execution and performance!" —Barton Johnson, President, Financial Freedom Senior Funding ...
Paul R. Niven, 2010
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Step by Step: An Introduction to Successful Practice
The Step by Step series is a collection of exercise books/CDs for violin based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's Mother-Tongue approach. From the very beginning, it will provide a solid foundation in instrumental technique.
Kerstin Wartberg, 2007
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Origami Step by Step
Step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams demonstrate how to create a variety of simple objects using the Japanese art of origami.
Robert Harbin, 1998
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Ethnography: Step-by-Step
The Third Edition of the best-selling Ethnography: Step-By-Step guides readers in managing mountains of ethnographic data and making meaningful statements based on that data.
David M. Fetterman, 2010
9
English Grammar: Step by Step
This book provides a simplified approach to English grammar written especially for Spanish speakers who have no prior knowledge of either English or Spanish grammar.
Elizabeth Weal, 2010
10
Basketball Step-by-step
Guides kids to learn basketball, step-by-step, with every part of a skill pictured from start to finish, with detailed instructions for executing each movement correctly and safely.
Brian Burns, Mark Dunning, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STEP-BY-STEP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term step-by-step is used in the context of the following news items.
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How to build a city from scratch: the handy step-by-step DIY guide
Nevertheless, after studying several urban planning projects around the world, we've mastered the step-by-step process of how to build your very own real city. «The Guardian, Jun 15»
2
Step-by-step guide for identity theft victims
It's a new online tool that provides a step-by-step plan, sample letters, and links to help victims recover. You have specific federal rights if you follow the right ... «13WMAZ, Jun 15»
3
Step-by-step: 'Deflategate' appeal process explained
BOSTON —New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady has appealed his four-game suspension by the NFL. Brady was issued the suspension Monday ... «WCVB Boston, May 15»
4
A step-by-step guide to what the Iran agreement actually means
At last, it's happened in Lausanne. Iranian diplomats and their counterparts from six world powers, including the United States, have emerged with a "Joint ... «Washington Post, Apr 15»
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On the Money: A step-by-step guide to credit cards
On the Money: A step-by-step guide to credit cards. Credit cards can help manage cash flow, but terms and conditions need to be carefully considered (Picture: ... «Evening Standard, Jan 15»
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Berkeley's Many Quirks
BERKELEY, Calif. — Tom Dalzell looks too strait-laced to be the arbiter of the eccentric. Nonetheless, almost two years ago, Mr. Dalzell, 63, set out in his khakis ... «New York Times, Dec 14»
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Step-By-Step Video Guide: How to Build Your Own PC
When it comes to Internet of Things (IoT), if 2014 was about problem identification and preparation, 2015 will be about solution development and deployment. «Tech Times, Nov 14»
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Rosetta mission: Step-by-step
After traveling through space for 10 years, the European Space Agency's Rosetta orbiter released the Philae lander that touched down Wednesday, Nov. «Los Angeles Times, Nov 14»
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Results Day 2015: a step-by-step guide
Step-by-step guide to Adjustment. A-level Results Day, (August 13, 2015) is arguably one of the most pivotal days in the education calendar. For those of you ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Aug 14»
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How To Carve A Turkey (Step-By-Step PHOTOS)
This Thanksgiving, Americans will cook and consume over 40 million turkeys, yet very few of them will be carved in a stress- and mess-free manner, that doesn't ... «Huffington Post, Nov 10»

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