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
This resulted in Tu’s sales outstripping the market with an 8.0% increment, led by a 13.0% jump in womenswear.
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John Choong, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The footage — shown in three-to-four minute increments — totaled about 20 minutes across multiple videos from 2012 to 2014.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 17 June 2025
The Jeep tours are offered in one, two, and three-hour increments.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
During this period, to be able to make payroll and keep up with regular bills, the CDC is given money in 30-day increments.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 28 June 2025
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John Choong, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The footage — shown in three-to-four minute increments — totaled about 20 minutes across multiple videos from 2012 to 2014.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 17 June 2025
The Jeep tours are offered in one, two, and three-hour increments.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
During this period, to be able to make payroll and keep up with regular bills, the CDC is given money in 30-day increments.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
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In Porter County, 1,420 students used vouchers, a 302-student increase from the previous year.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Noun
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These gains are achieved through standardized, scalable and reusable systems as well as automated workflows.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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The state’s total prison population is up about 7% since the compensation boost took effect.—
Mario Koran,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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In addition, Hynes is due to perform as part of Pitchfork Music Festival Paris on Monday, November 3.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
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In addition to the bedrooms, the home features a small but charming kitchen with modern cabinets and spacious countertops, as well as a dining area that accommodates a small table.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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