salami slicing

== English == === Etymology === From the way a deli will slice salami or similar meat in small slices in order to fill a sandwich at lowest cost. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /səˈlɑːmi ˈslaɪsɪŋ/ (General American) IPA(key): /səˈlɑmi ˈslaɪsɪŋ/ Rhymes: -aɪsɪŋ Hyphenation: sa‧la‧mi slic‧ing === Noun === salami slicing (uncountable) (idiomatic) The achievement of a large change by incrementally asking for small concessions. (publishing, journalism, idiomatic) The publication of multiple (usually very similar) papers based on a single piece of research. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see salami,‎ slice. ==== Related terms ==== === Verb === salami slicing present participle and gerund of salami slice (alternative form of salami-slicing) === See also === smurfing === Further reading === salami slicing on Wikipedia.Wikipedia