Synonyms of increment

increment

noun

ˈiŋ-krə-mənt 

as in increase

something added (as by growth)

added another big increment to the sales total this quarter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• gain
• boost
• addition
• rise
• raise
• augmentation
• expansion
• accrual
• accretion
• proliferation
• step-up
• plus
• accumulation
• supplement
• addendum
• uptick
• more
• continuation
• extension
• spike
• collection
• complement
• jump
• assemblage
• upturn
• gathering
• appendix
• accession
• uptrend
• run-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• decrease
• decrement
• loss
• diminution
• depletion
• lowering
• decline
• shrinkage
• abatement
• fall
• lessening
• deduction
• diminishment
• subtraction
• falloff
• step-down
• drop-off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of increment

Raise and lower the heat in gradual increments, and work with ingredients at compatible temperatures to ensure gradual incorporation. — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026

In sharp contrast to sprawling industry conferences or high-volume networking mixers where business cards are exchanged in seven-minute increments, these occasions are engineered for depth, the co-founders said. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Place the remaining ¼ cup (45 g) chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat at 50% power in 10-second increments, stirring well with a rubber spatula after each, until melted, about 30 seconds total. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Customers don’t care about sprint increments or how quickly the latest release landed. — Tim Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026