increment

Example Sentences

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“If it falls down below a certain increment, we have to pause projects,” said J.R.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

News of Yoon's salary increase has drawn criticism among South Koreans, some of whom say they cannot believe he is still getting paid - let alone getting a increment - while he is suspended.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

"Nevertheless, it is important to remember that each carbon dioxide emission causes another increment of global warming and so each emission avoided is an increment of global warming avoided."

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

But if their ceiling is any higher now, it’s only by a small increment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2024

His speed in designing and building the apparatus was more impressive than the results he obtained, which matched Swann’s expectations and therefore advanced science by a tiny increment, if at all.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik