increment

The definition of increment is the process of increasing by a specific amount, or the amount by which something increases.

(noun)

An example of an increment is an annual salary increase of 5%.

See increment in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the fact of becoming greater or larger; increase; gain; growth
1. amount of increase: an annual increment of $300 in salary
2. an increase, usually small, often one of a series
Math. the quantity, usually small, by which a variable increases or is increased: a negative increment results in a decrease

Origin: ME < L incrementum < base of increscere, to increase

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See increment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The process of increasing in number, size, quantity, or extent.
Something added or gained: a force swelled by increments from allied armies.
A slight, often barely perceptible augmentation.
One of a series of regular additions or contributions: accumulating a fund by increments.
Mathematics A small positive or negative change in the value of a variable.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin incrēmentum

Origin: , from incrēscere, to increase; see increase

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