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incrementally

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[in-kruh-men-tl-ee, ing-] / ˌɪn krəˈmɛn tl i, ˌɪŋ- /

adverb

  1. by a series of increases or additions.

    Salary for this position starts at $50,338, rising incrementally to $54,113 per annum.

    Instruments are incrementally added to the song to build up and fill out the chords.


Etymology

Origin of incrementally

First recorded in 1825–35; incremental ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

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That said, Moerdler believes revenue from Azure will “incrementally accelerate in the next two quarters.”

From MarketWatch

“Higher Oil prices mean a higher risk of stagflation, an incrementally hawkish Fed, and a higher probability of multiple contraction.”

From Barron's

A careful student of the game, she studies matchups and patrols the court with a composed efficiency that incrementally drains big hitters and outmaneuvers most rivals long before the final score confirms it.

From Los Angeles Times

Progress often comes incrementally, but occasionally major steps forward occur.

From Science Daily

Apple was reportedly planning to include new features for its virtual assistant in the upcoming iOS 26.4 operating system update in March but is now looking to release them incrementally, according to Bloomberg.

From MarketWatch