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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNext-step
/ˈnɛkst.stɛp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The subsequent action or phase that follows a previous one in a process or sequence.
"After completing the initial project phase, the next step is to gather feedback from the team." - 2
A specific action that is intended to lead to a desired outcome.
"Identifying the next step in your career path can help you achieve your professional goals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English 'next' (nearest, coming immediately after in order or time) and 'step' (a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down). The compound evolved in modern English to metaphorically describe a subsequent action or stage in a process, plan, or progression.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Next-step" is said worldwide
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prochaine étape
Transliteration: prochaine étape
"La prochaine étape est de finaliser le rapport."
nächster Schritt
Transliteration: nächster Schritt
"Der nächste Schritt ist die Präsentation der Ergebnisse."
prossimo passo
Transliteration: prossimo passo
"Il prossimo passo è completare la revisione."
siguiente paso
Transliteration: siguiente paso
"El siguiente paso es enviar la solicitud."
próximo passo
Transliteration: próximo passo
"O próximo passo é revisar os documentos."
अगला कदम
Transliteration: agla kadam
"अगला कदम योजना को लागू करना है।"
下一步
Transliteration: xià yī bù
"下一步是进行市场调研。"
다음 단계
Transliteration: da-eum dangye
"다음 단계는 고객 피드백을 수집하는 것입니다."
次のステップ
Transliteration: tsugi no suteppu
"次のステップはチームと話し合うことです。"
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