stepwise
adjective
step·wise
ˈstep-ˌwīz 
2
: moving by step to adjacent musical tones
stepwise
adverb
moving stepwise
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The percentage of uninsured respondents in the 30-49 age cohort, which was the first group targeted in a stepwise introduction of the requirement, rose to 14.5% in 2018 from 10.5% in 2016.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Stepwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepwise. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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