increment (Meaning)
increment (n)
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
the amount by which something increases
increment (n.)
The act or process of increasing; growth in bulk, guantity, number, value, or amount; augmentation; enlargement.
Matter added; increase; produce; production; -- opposed to decrement.
The increase of a variable quantity or fraction from its present value to its next ascending value; the finite quantity, generally variable, by which a variable quantity is increased.
An amplification without strict climax,
Synonyms & Antonyms of increment
Synonyms:
- appendix
- collection
- complement
- extension
- more
- jump
- accession
- continuation
- assemblage
- supplement
- gathering
- uptick
- upturn
- addendum
- spike
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
increment Sentence Examples
- The salary increment was a welcome surprise for the employees.
- The price of the car has undergone a significant increment in the past year.
- The increment in the patient's temperature was a cause for concern.
- The population of the city experienced a steady increment over the decade.
- The teacher promised an increment in the student's grades if they studied diligently.
- The scientist observed a gradual increment in the rate of the chemical reaction.
- The budget for the project received an increment to cover the increased costs.
- The increment in the number of tourists has boosted the local economy.
- The increment in the retirement age has caused widespread concern among employees.
- The company implemented a pay increment policy based on performance and seniority.
FAQs About the word increment
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important, the amount by which something increasesThe act or process of increasing; growth in bu
increase, gain, boost, addition, expansion, accumulation, plus, accretion,rise, step-up
lessening, decrement, lowering, diminution, abatement, shrinkage, decline, decrement, decrease, fall
The salary increment was a welcome surprise for the employees.
The price of the car has undergone a significant increment in the past year.
The increment in the patient's temperature was a cause for concern.
The population of the city experienced a steady increment over the decade.
