steady and sure; methodical; step-by-step
Meanings
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to fight steadily and surely; to engage in battle with secure encampments and calculated moves
Originally a military term describing a tactic of establishing secure camps before attacking.
This army fought steadily and surely, consolidating at every step, and finally captured that city.
The general adopted a steady and methodical strategy, not giving the enemy any opportunity to exploit.
idiom
to do things methodically and with confidence; to proceed step by step with a sure hand
Commonly used in business, academic, and personal development contexts to emphasize reliability and thoroughness over speed.
One must approach scholarship steadily and methodically, not rushing for quick results.
The company adopted a steady and methodical business strategy this year, not expanding blindly.
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He does things steadily and surely, never taking risks.
Learning a language requires a steady, step-by-step approach.