stepping

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the physical movement of taking steps.

n. the action or sound of taking steps; often used to describe the rhythm or noise of walking.

“The sound of stepping on the dry leaves alerted the deer.”

“The constant stepping of the guards outside the chamber made it impossible for the prisoner to sleep.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a specific version or update of a computer processor chip.

n. a specific iteration or revision level of a central processing unit design, typically identifying hardware bug fixes or minor feature changes.

“The new stepping of the processor fixed the overheating problem.”

“System administrators confirmed that the server instability was limited to a specific stepping of the early-production silicon.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun American English

n. a style of dance where you use your body and feet to make loud, rhythmic sounds.

n. a percussive dance form originating in African-American culture, characterized by synchronized footsteps, handclaps, and spoken word.

“The university team won the competition with their incredible stepping routine.”

“Stepping requires immense physical coordination and a precise sense of rhythm to transform the body into a percussive instrument.”