stepwise-evaluated
|step-wise-e-val-u-at-ed|
/ˈstɛpˌwaɪz ɪˈvæljueɪtɪd/
step-by-step assessment
Etymology
'stepwise-evaluated' originates from the combination of 'stepwise' and 'evaluated'. 'Stepwise' comes from 'step' meaning 'a stage in a process' and the suffix '-wise' indicating 'in the manner of'. 'Evaluated' is derived from 'evaluate', which comes from Latin 'ēvaluātus', meaning 'to assess'.
'stepwise' and 'evaluated' were combined in modern English to describe processes that are assessed in stages.
Initially, 'stepwise' referred to a manner of progression, and 'evaluated' meant 'assessed'. Together, they describe a methodical assessment process.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
evaluated in a step-by-step manner, often used in the context of algorithms or processes that are broken down into discrete steps.
The algorithm is stepwise-evaluated to ensure accuracy at each stage.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 16:40