piecemeal
/ˈpiːsˈmiːl/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PIECEMEAL
[more piecemeal; most piecemeal]
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done or made in a gradual way in a series of separate steps
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They've done piecemeal repairs in the past, but the bridge now needs major reconstruction.
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Some people want the changes to be made all at once, but I think we should take a more piecemeal approach.