1. One thing at a time
   - bit-by-bit, in small stages, step-by-step, stepwise

1. A little bit at a time
   "the research structure has developed piecemeal"
   - little by little, bit by bit, in stages

See also: gradual

Encyclopedia: Piecemeal

• asp
• asp viper
• Aspadana
• Aspalathus
• Aspalathus cedcarbergensis
• Aspalathus linearis
• Asparagaceae
• asparaginase
• asparagine
• asparagus
• Asparagus asparagoides
• asparagus bean
• asparagus bed
• asparagus fern
• Asparagus officinales
• asparagus pea
• Asparagus plumosus
• Asparagus setaceous
• aspartame
• aspartic acid
• aspect
• aspect ratio
• aspectual
• aspen
• aspen poplar