increment (Meaning)

Wordnet

increment (n)

a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important

the amount by which something increases

Webster

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,

increment Sentence Examples

  1. The salary increment was a welcome surprise for the employees.
  2. The price of the car has undergone a significant increment in the past year.
  3. The increment in the patient's temperature was a cause for concern.
  4. The population of the city experienced a steady increment over the decade.
  5. The teacher promised an increment in the student's grades if they studied diligently.
  6. The scientist observed a gradual increment in the rate of the chemical reaction.
  7. The budget for the project received an increment to cover the increased costs.
  8. The increment in the number of tourists has boosted the local economy.
  9. The increment in the retirement age has caused widespread concern among employees.
  10. 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

addition,increase, boost, gain, proliferation, raise, plus,rise, step-up, expansion

lowering, reduction, lowering, decrease, shrinkage, diminution, decrement, diminution, loss, abatement

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.