Vocabulary Entry

piecemeal

|adjective • noun

adjective

Made or done in a gradual or incomplete manner.

Example Sentences

"The project was completed in a piecemeal fashion, with sections finished at different times."

"Piecemeal improvements to the system have resulted in better overall performance."

"She prefers to work on tasks piecemeal rather than tackling everything at once."

noun

Example Sentences

"The legislation took a piecemeal approach, adding new regulations over time."

"The company adopted a piecemeal strategy for expanding its services."

"We need to avoid a piecemeal solution to the problem and aim for a comprehensive plan."