# increment

/ˈɪnkɹəmənt/ (US) · /ˈɪnkɹɪmənt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/increment
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a small amount that you add to something to make it larger or better. It is often used when talking about money, time, or numbers.

For teachers: a small addition to a quantity, amount, or degree. Often used in technical or financial contexts to describe a specific unit of change.

## Examples

- The company gives a small increment to employees every year.
- The software update includes a significant increment in processing speed, allowing the system to handle more data at once.
- The researcher noted a steady increment in the subject's blood pressure over the course of the experiment, suggesting a physiological response to the new medication.

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