increment

noun

ˈiŋ-krə-mənt How to pronounce increment (audio)
Definition of incrementnext
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 They can be scaled in modular increments from single digit to hundreds of megawatts. — Vinod Khosla, Fortune, 30 June 2026 It can be renewed in increments of up to 18 months if the homeland security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return. — ABC News, 26 June 2026 Tax incentives for Scarritt development spark city debate The City Council approved a tax increment financing plan for the project in December. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for increment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
  1. increase
  2. gain
  3. boost
  4. addition
Noun
  • The group, which has a team of volunteers dedicated to tracking immigration enforcement, has seen a noticeable increase in enforcement since January 2025.
    — Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • As the market scales and visibility increases, legislative frameworks are likely to follow.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of increase
Noun
  • Gifts from foundations, such as those backed by the Samueli and Sun families, rose by about 3%, despite huge gains in stock markets and other assets that typically boost the financial health of foundations.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Brendan McDermid | Reuters Meta shares rallied on Friday, lifting their gains for the week to 15%, on pace for the best weekly performance since early 2024, as optimism builds around CEO Mark Zuckerberg's artificial intelligence strategy.
    — CJ Haddad, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of gain
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  • This narrative was given a rocket-fuel boost when UC math professors released an open letter demanding standardized tests be reinstated to weed out the unprepared students cluttering their classes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Another one of Lopez’s Paris looks was given a significant boost by a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps in neutral beige leather.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • Regardless of whether listeners caught it, Watts’s aggressive proto-punk drum beat and the addition of a fuzz tone made the song sound even dirtier.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
  • Key steps include focusing on additions, recognizing emotional payoffs, reducing friction, and sharing successes to make habits self-sustaining.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of addition

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