increment
noun
something added or gained; addition; increase.
increments
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pluralof increment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By advancing in increments, you can iron out problems and manage negative emotions while the stakes are still relatively low.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
That requirement will get stricter by increments going forward to hit 70% in 2050.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
The minimum wage will still increase to $25 in July and continue in increments until reaching $30 in January 2030.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
The one who tracked weeks in anxious increments.
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2026
As with all pitched warm-ups, start at the bottom of the range and move up in half-step increments and then back down.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
