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US
/ˈpisˌmiɫ/
]
[ UK /pˈiːsmˌiːl/ ]
[ UK /pˈiːsmˌiːl/ ]
ADJECTIVE
- one thing at a time
ADVERB
-
a little bit at a time
the research structure has developed piecemeal
How To Use piecemeal In A Sentence
- Some see that as a kind of visionary genius that goes beyond limited piecemeal approaches.
- Solutions attempted in piecemeal fashion, as we've seen thus far, would amount to constantly putting out recurring fires. State Bailouts? They've Already Begun
- He added that to approach the scheme on a piecemeal sectional basis would be unacceptable and would prolong the uncertainty.
- I'm also concerned that the change is being made piecemeal, without regard to the proposed redevelopment of the waterfront and City Hall car park.
- As they also lacked a written language, our understanding of their construction techniques remains piecemeal. The Times Literary Supplement
- Radio nan Gaidheal will broadcast a single morning block to the Highlands and Islands, replacing the current piecemeal pattern of programmes.
- Its account of events was piecemeal and its analysis was biased.
- A lack of narrative drive leaves the reader with piecemeal vignettes.
- The Court might seek to change parts of it piecemeal and over a period of time as this would appear to be less provocative towards an elected body.
- Other signature promises may be addressed in piecemeal fashion in the opening weeks of the Obama administration but then put on a long track toward more comprehensive resolutions. The Sunday Word: Closing Guantanamo Will Have To Wait - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com