Slow-but-steady advancements

BABYSTEPS

Think of how a toddler learns to walk—small, cautious moves that add up over time to big progress. This phrase also describes gradual improvements in skills or projects.

"Slow-but-steady advancements" hints at progress made in small, careful increments—just like how babies take tiny, hesitant steps when learning to walk. The answer plays on the literal phrase "baby steps," which is commonly used to describe gradual improvement. The word combines "baby" (small or beginner) with "steps" (forward movement) to match the clue’s idea of slow but steady growth.