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
For example, two hours of focused work is far more productive than two hours split into 30-minute increments.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Fed typically moves in quarter-percentage-point increments, meaning this could translate into two reductions this year.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
As part of the ongoing development, the Army has also been investing in future increments of the missile system, including Incidents 2 and 3.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2025
There is just under $140 million currently available in tax increment financing funds to cover the new teachers contract and pension liabilities, according to district officials.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Fed typically moves in quarter-percentage-point increments, meaning this could translate into two reductions this year.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
As part of the ongoing development, the Army has also been investing in future increments of the missile system, including Incidents 2 and 3.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2025
There is just under $140 million currently available in tax increment financing funds to cover the new teachers contract and pension liabilities, according to district officials.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
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The value of the credits has increased rapidly as the state’s Public Utilities Commission approved rate increases requested by the companies.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The university’s president was pushing controversial reforms, including a tuition increase.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The gains in electric vehicle stocks may be related to the Shanghai auto show kicking off.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Such a move would extend its week to date gains to about 7.5%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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The fabric is known to be smoothing and super flattering, so expect this pair to deliver an extra boost of confidence.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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That will be enough to qualify for these profit boosts.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the performers, the ceremony will honor Warren Zevon with the Musical Influence Award, and key behind-the-scenes figures like Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye with the Musical Excellence Award.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Career coaching now serves as a strategic investment in a student’s future, in addition to what is provided in university.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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