salami-slice

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

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