English · Word Candidate

stepping

/ˈstɛpɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: steppings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of taking a step.

Noun

Examples

In the steppings of my feet, you are always my mother.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A specific iteration of a model of central processing unit, often distinguished by the addition or removal of features compared to earlier examples of the same processor, or the presence, or lack thereof, of specific bugs.

Noun

Examples

The 80386's early steppings have quite a lot of bugs, so some software specifically tests to make sure that the processor isn't one of those old versions.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stepping” mean?

The act of taking a step.

Is “stepping” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.