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as in gradual
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees the incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery into a comprehensive art museum

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as in cumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things the incremental total for my collection of baseball cards

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Recent Examples of incremental In general, exercising three days per week is enough, though additional time or days spent exercising can have incremental effects on longevity, muscle building, and weight loss. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025 Those concessions translate to an incremental, $600 million windfall for the long-standing members, league officials have said. David Teel, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025 However, these incremental gains come with significantly higher computational demands and costs. Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025 Amid those incremental changes, Stars players are embracing the opportunity for a fresh start in 2025. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incremental

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“Incremental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incremental. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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