step change

noun

chiefly British
: an important change in something
There has been a step change in our understanding of the problem.

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For many decades the productivity of crops has been increasing through the contributions of many different technologies, but in theory a better version of Rubisco could lead to a step change. — Steven Savage, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 If Tapestry’s sales growth saw a step change, so has the narrative around the company. — Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025

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“Step change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20change. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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