as in increase
something added (as by growth)
added another big increment to the sales total this quarter
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Recent Examples of increment
This resulted in Tu’s sales outstripping the market with an 8.0% increment, led by a 13.0% jump in womenswear.
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John Choong, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The footage — shown in three-to-four minute increments — totaled about 20 minutes across multiple videos from 2012 to 2014.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 17 June 2025
The Jeep tours are offered in one, two, and three-hour increments.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
During this period, to be able to make payroll and keep up with regular bills, the CDC is given money in 30-day increments.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 28 June 2025
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John Choong, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The footage — shown in three-to-four minute increments — totaled about 20 minutes across multiple videos from 2012 to 2014.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 17 June 2025
The Jeep tours are offered in one, two, and three-hour increments.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
During this period, to be able to make payroll and keep up with regular bills, the CDC is given money in 30-day increments.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
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One reported a 60% increase in sales within four months, while another saved 30-hours per week on decision-making processes, according to Medone.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The new pictures represent a significant increase in detail that is primarily owed to Biomass’s main instrument: the P-band synthetic aperture radar.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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These gains are achieved through standardized, scalable and reusable systems as well as automated workflows.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Others, like using disposable under-eye hydration patches, give me a mental boost but don't really help me physically.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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In addition, Hynes is due to perform as part of Pitchfork Music Festival Paris on Monday, November 3.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
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The beverage program will offer an extensive selection of Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian Barolo vintages in addition to an exciting cocktail menu.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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