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increment

[in-kruh-muhnt, ing-] / ˈɪn krə mənt, ˈɪŋ- /


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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

That means even a small increment in food prices, even a 1% bump up, can translate into significantly higher profits for retailers.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 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

By advancing in increments, you can iron out problems and manage negative emotions while the stakes are still relatively low.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

That requirement will get stricter by increments going forward to hit 70% in 2050.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

Whitaker began to send money through gift cards, with increments beginning at $80 but progressing to larger amounts such as $800, according to Miedecke.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

Broucke created an elaborate color and number-coded spreadsheet tracking each cast member’s location, scene and song in those 15-minute increments to ensure the staging appears effortless.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026

The National Advisory Cancer Council reconsidered its decision to scatter its funds in small increments, choosing instead to concentrate its financial firepower on a few larger projects.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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