What is the meaning of bit by bit?

A little bit at a time.
- usage: "the research structure has developed piecemeal"
- synonyms: piecemeal, little by little, in stages
In a gradual manner.
- usage: "the snake moved gradually toward its victim"
- synonyms: gradually, step by step

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APA	WordNet. (2010). bit by bit. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/bit_by_bit/definitions/1250816
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "bit by bit" http://smartdefine.org/bit_by_bit/definitions/1250816 (accessed September 21, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, bit by bit, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/bit_by_bit/definitions/1250816>.
MLA	WordNet. "bit by bit" 23 October 2010. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/bit_by_bit/definitions/1250816>

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