step-by-step guide
Ordered instruction manual
A step-by-step guide is a set of instructions that breaks a process into sequential stages, each explained in order: The recipe is a step-by-step guide to making sourdough.
The format promises clarity and completeness—follow each step and you'll reach the goal.
Step-by-step appears as an adjective or adverb describing any methodical, incremental approach: She walked me through it step by step.
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
- quick startSpeedy initial setup
- getting startedBeginning an undertaking
manual · how-to · for dummies · directions · procedure · process · stages · checklist · beginner · learning curve · DIY · do it yourself · from scratch · recipe · breakdown · demonstration · numbered · sequential
- guidesguidebook, handbook, manual, walkthrough, how-to
- manualsuser manual, manual, handbook, product manual, service manual
- study aidstutor, note cards, CliffsNotes, crib sheet, flash cards
- tutorialstutorial, how-tos, tutorial video, walkthrough, lesson
- Repair Guidesappliance manual, service manual, engine manual, washer repair, dryer repair
- diagramsflowchart, labeled diagram, Venn diagram, cross section, cross-section
step-by-step guidetrial and error
Learning through repeated attempts
sink or swim · discovery learning · improvisation · learn by doing · Socratic method
step-by-step guidebrief summary
rough sketch · broad strokes · thumbnail sketch · executive summary · synopsis
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