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[ US /ˈpisˌmiɫ/ ]
[ UK /pˈiːsmˌiːl/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. one thing at a time
ADVERB
  1. 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
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