salami technique

Definition

The reaching of a goal by using small, consistent steps.

Etymology

From the idea of cutting a salami one small slice at a time.

Example Sentences

• "The salami technique was developed by the Communists in response to the need for fooling the majority of the people in any given country during the critical period of the Red takeover."
• "Bliss recommends using a salami technique to overcome procrastination. Whether dealing with salami or a task, cut the subject into as many small manageable slices as possible and both become more appetizing."
• "The salami technique is a special case of the Trojan Horse. The idea here is to use program to remove many small quantities, each quantity being so small in itself that no one notices what is happening."

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