step-by-step
One stage sequentially
Step-by-step describes a process broken into sequential stages, each completed before moving to the next: Follow the step-by-step instructions.
The phrase emphasizes methodical progression rather than jumping ahead or tackling everything at once.
As an adverb: We'll walk through the procedure step by step.
Following ordered procedures
- sequentialOccurring in succession
- organizedSystematically arranged
- orderlyArranged with care
- structuredArranged in organized form
meticulous · logical · thorough · precise · careful · disciplined · rigorous · analytical
Proceeding by small additions
- phasedIntroduced or removed incrementally
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
- bit-by-bitIn gradual increments
- slowLacking in speed
steady · measured · piecemeal · cumulative · successive · building · advancing · developing
Instructional step-by-step guide
- guideLeader or instruction book
- how-toPractical instruction format
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
- directionsGuidance for reaching somewhere
recipe · manual · checklist · protocol · workflow · roadmap · demonstration · lesson
systematic
Following ordered procedures
- sequentialOccurring in succession
- organizedSystematically arranged
- orderlyArranged with care
structured · meticulous · logical · thorough · precise · careful · disciplined · rigorous · analytical · detailed
incremental
Proceeding by small additions
- phasedIntroduced or removed incrementally
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
- bit-by-bitIn gradual increments
slow · steady · measured · piecemeal · cumulative · successive · building · advancing · developing · unfolding
tutorial
Instructional step-by-step guide
- guideLeader or instruction book
- how-toPractical instruction format
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
directions · recipe · manual · checklist · protocol · workflow · roadmap · demonstration · lesson · module
- drawing bookscoloring books, sketch pads, drawing tutorials, art instruction, animal drawing
- explanationswhy, how come, explication, what happened, definition
- math helphomework help, tutoring, hints, solutions, practice problems
- problem-solvingproblem solving, puzzles, riddles, logic, solutions
- adviceadvice, advise, tips, counsel, guidance
- beginner-friendlyeasy, simple, basic, guided, tutorial
step-by-stepall at once
Occurring without gradual buildup
sudden · instantaneous · abrupt · immediate · meteoric
step-by-stephaphazard
Lacking organization or plan
chaotic · random · unsystematic · unstructured · disorganized
step-by-stepdiscontinuous
Having breaks or gaps
volatile · erratic · jumpy · fluid · continuous
step, steps, footstep, sidestep, stepping, doorstep, misstep, stepped, steppe