bit-by-bit
One piece at a time
Bit-by-bit describes something done in small increments rather than all at once: We made bit-by-bit progress on the renovation.
The phrase emphasizes gradual, methodical advancement through a task or process.
In computing, it can refer literally to operations performed one binary digit at a time.
Proceeding by small additions
- piecemealIn separate stages
- step-by-stepIn sequential stages
- slowlyAt reduced speed
- progressivelyIn increasing stages
gradually · methodically · steadily · systematically · unhurried · measured · deliberate · patient
incremental
Proceeding by small additions
- piecemealIn separate stages
- step-by-stepIn sequential stages
- slowlyAt reduced speed
progressively · gradually · methodically · steadily · systematically · unhurried · measured · deliberate · patient · phased
binary
Consisting of two parts
processing · algorithm · iteration · parsing · streaming · bitwise · encoding · transmission · packet · buffer
bit-by-bitall at once
Occurring without gradual buildup
instantaneously · immediately · in one go · wholesale · suddenly
bit-by-bitholistically
Considering all aspects together
as a whole · in its entirety · comprehensively · entirely · completely