C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/
Piecemeal
по частям; кусками
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
Ремонт проводился постепенно в течение нескольких лет из-за бюджетных ограничений.