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multistep

multistep

1 4.4
Having several stages that happen one after another
  • adjective
  • /ˈmʌltiˌstɛp/
: multifásico
  • The analysis of the data for this study was a multistep process.
  • multistep process
  • multistep directions
  • multistep approach

Examples

  • For VP, multistep tasks are broken down into individual steps.

    Academic text (2015)
  • To find the answers to those questions using a PRA, engineers follow a multistep process.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The selection of students involved a multistep process that began with universal screening.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The review process included a multistep program of data gathering and consultation.

    Academic text (2008)
  • To earn this certificate, Hope had to pass a multistep test of basic good manners for dogs.

    Academic text (2013)
  • A multistep selection process was used to select students with LD using the subsequent process.

    Academic text (2015)
  • We selected the parents randomly by a multistep process.

    Academic text (2001)
  • We adopted a multistep, team-based approach to analyze data collected across the 28 focus groups.

    Academic text (2015)
  • A multistep process was used to select teacher-student dyads for participation in this study.

    Academic text (2012)
  • To earn this certificate, Hope had to pass a multistep test of basic good manners for dogs.

Synonyms

step by step
vsmultistep
65 1.8

In a gradual way, doing each part one after another

refers to having multiple distinct stages rather than the manner of doing
step-by-step
vsmultistep
33 2.8

Done in separate parts, each finished before the next

is the same but is written as a hyphenated phrase
piecemeal
vsmultistep
16 7.0

Happening in small parts over time instead of all at once

implies planned distinct stages rather than fragmented partial work
polyphasic
vsmultistep
  • Specialized
2 8.8

Having several stages or parts

covers several stages but is less about differing kinds
stepwise
vsmultistep
2 6.0

Happens in small steps rather than all at once

describes something made up of several separate stages
multiphasic
vsmultistep
  • Specialized
2 8.7

Having several separate stages in a process, test, or treatment

is more general and not restricted to technical phase wording
multistage
vsmultistep
1 5.5

A machine or process that has more than one stage

is the same but prefers stage phrasing over the other term
multitiered
vsmultistep
1 4.4

Having several levels one above another, like stadium seating

describes sequential stages rather than stacked vertical levels
unconcerted
vsmultistep
  • Specialized
8.6

A chemical reaction that happens in separate steps

applies widely to many processes, not only chemical reactions

Antonyms

94 4.1

Done in a single stage that needs only one main step

How Many Steps

multistep
1 4.4
two-step
  • Texting
10 3.9
one-step
94 4.1

Surface Forms

multistep positive

Morphology

multistep = step (transparent) = multi + step

The word is a straightforward combination of 'multi-' and 'step', meaning several steps.

Etymology

Multistep comes from the parts multi- meaning 'many' and step meaning 'a single move or stage', like steps on a staircase. So, multistep describes something that happens in several stages.