v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of step.
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n. the course along which a person has walked or is walking in
n. a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
Word Usage
"New technologies typically develop by steps, perceived needs leading to new developments, and those in turn suggesting new steps -- but we're talking about _steps_, not leaps across chasms."