incremental
adjective
in·cre·men·tal
ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
ˌin-
: of, relating to, being, or occurring in especially small increments
incremental additions
incremental change
Examples of incremental in a Sentence
the incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery into a comprehensive art museum
the incremental total for my collection of baseball cards
Recent Examples on the Web
Larger cities including Beijing and Shenzhen have taken only incremental easing steps since the policymaker meeting.
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Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 9 May 2024
In a tax incremental financing district, funds are reallocated from property taxes to encourage investment within the district.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
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Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 9 May 2024
In a tax incremental financing district, funds are reallocated from property taxes to encourage investment within the district.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for incremental
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“Incremental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incremental. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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