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The policy or practice of proceeding toward a desired end by means of small steps rather than drastic changes.

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Usage examples (38)
  • The whole history of the subject of "gradualism" is interesting.
  • I wonder how you arrived at the conclusion that gradualism is replaced by a goal-oriented approach?
  • It was that kind of gradualism that took the edge off.
  • What about "gradualism"? by Tom Murphy on Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007 at 2: 53: 49 PM
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