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step change

British  

noun

  1. a significant change, esp an improvement

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Those are on schedule to drive a step change in production.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

“As AI drives a step change in chip complexity and capital investment, Synopsys is uniquely positioned to benefit from this growth.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 22, 2026

"I think that's where we're seeing this step change and that emphasis on items that are very desirable, collectable and also increasing in price," Taylor said.

From BBC Jan. 23, 2026

His determination to make the set-up more enjoyable, human and meaningful for players was a step change from past regimes that is still paying out.

From BBC Jan. 21, 2026

Boston’s Farapulse is rapidly gaining market share; it is a step change in AFib treatment.

From Barron's Jan. 16, 2026

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