INCREMENT Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

increment

noun

ˈiŋ-krə-mənt

Definition of increment

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 Cook in 20-second increments to prevent the kernels from splitting open. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 That piece came in the form of the tax increment financing deal with the city of Des Moines, amounting to $7 million. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026 Essentially, viewers buy online currency to keep watching series divided into one to a few minute increments. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth until warmed through, or microwave in 1-minute increments, stirring after each, until warmed through. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for increment

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Noun

Driving the increase in murder charges in fatal crashes are a few factors, Cherney and McClain agree.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Over the past three months, international futures markets saw cocoa rise by more than 60% cumulatively, coffee gain over 30%, and raw sugar futures increase by nearly 30%.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

According to Gregory Daco, EY-Parthenon chief economist, the productivity gains that explain that divergence largely predate the AI boom.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
The gains came largely from a rebound in leisure and hospitality and local government, after declines in both over the summer.

— Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of gain

Noun

But Dejan Kulusevski is back in full training in a boost to head coach Roberto De Zerbi, while the club boosted their forward options with the signings of Savio and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City during the window.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The average survey respondent projects a significant boost in productivity and economic growth but also a substantial disruption to workers in AI-sensitive fields.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

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