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multistep

multistep

1 4.4
Having several stages that happen one after another
  • adjective
  • /ˈmʌltiˌstɛp/
translation icon : 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
23 2.8

Done in separate parts, each finished before the next

is the same but is written as a hyphenated phrase
step by step
vsmultistep
23 1.8

In a gradual way, doing each part one after another

refers to having multiple distinct stages rather than the manner of doing
piecemeal
vsmultistep
17 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
4 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
1 8.7

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

is more general and not restricted to technical phase wording
multitiered
vsmultistep
1 4.4

Having several levels one above another, like stadium seating

describes sequential stages rather than stacked vertical levels
multistage
vsmultistep
5.5

A machine or process that has more than one stage

is the same but prefers stage phrasing over the other term
unconcerted
vsmultistep
  • Specialized
8.6

A chemical reaction that happens in separate steps

applies widely to many processes, not only chemical reactions

Antonyms

5 4.1

Done in a single stage that needs only one main step

How Many Steps

multistep
1 4.4
two-step
  • Texting
3 3.9
one-step
5 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.