piecemeal
/ˈpiːsmiːl/adverb
उच्चारण पीस्मील
टुकड़ों-टुकड़ों में, थोड़ा-थोड़ा करके
Core word
adverb
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formal
a little at a time, in stages and not as a whole
टुकड़ों-टुकड़ों में, थोड़ा-थोड़ा करके
- The road was repaired piecemeal over several years.
- Radhika studied piecemeal and never finished the syllabus.
- The old fort was sold off piecemeal.
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- The old bridge was replaced piecemeal because funds arrived slowly.
- The company sold its assets piecemeal rather than all at once.
- Information about the accident reached us only piecemeal.
adjective
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[usually before noun]
done or happening in stages, often without a proper plan
टुकड़ों में किया गया, बिना पूरी योजना के
- A piecemeal approach will not solve the water problem.
- The government introduced piecemeal reforms.
- Piecemeal repairs will not make the old building safe.
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- The committee criticised the piecemeal way in which the scheme was carried out.
- A piecemeal solution to traffic jams is not enough for a growing city.
Synonyms gradual fragmentary
Opposite comprehensive
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