English Explanatory Dictionary

salami-slice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To engage in salami slicing.
  2. To divide (something) into small groups or portions; specifically, to tackle (a big task, etc.) in incremental steps.
  3. To reduce (something) incrementally (for example, to cut a budget by gradually removing sums of money from it).

Pronunciation

/səˈlɑːmi ˌslaɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-salami-slice.wav /səˈlɑmi ˌslaɪs/

Word forms

salami-slice salami-slices salami-slicing salami-sliced salami slice

Etymology

From the way a large salami is reduced in size by having thin slices removed from it.

Related words

salami slicing salami tactics salami technique
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