as in increases
something added (as by growth)
added another big increment to the sales total this quarter
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Recent Examples of increments
Gill developed this approach while struggling to write a keynote speech, breaking down intimidating tasks into manageable 15-minute increments.
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Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Another $3 — approved in $1 increments by the Legislature, in 1997 and 2007, and MTC, in 2010 — was supposed to help cover the cost of seismic retrofitting, including the replacement of the Bay Bridge’s eastern span.
—Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
With whole bean, ground, and pod options in three, six, or 12-month increments, there will always be a new and tasty coffee to try with this gift subscription.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Couchbase's management discussed the impact of macroeconomic conditions on customer spending and noted an increase in deal cycle scrutiny and smaller purchase increments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Instead, put base-case estimates into Column 2 and increments in Column 3, then have the program add Column 2 to Column 3 and show the result in Column 4.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
In order for Musk to reach each milestone, Tesla’s market capitalization must increase in $50-billion increments.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Over 100 countries and parties will present oral statements in 30 minute increments from December 2 - 13.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Cook on medium heat in 30-second increments, being sure to flip the steak each time, until it is warmed through.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Another $3 — approved in $1 increments by the Legislature, in 1997 and 2007, and MTC, in 2010 — was supposed to help cover the cost of seismic retrofitting, including the replacement of the Bay Bridge’s eastern span.
—Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
With whole bean, ground, and pod options in three, six, or 12-month increments, there will always be a new and tasty coffee to try with this gift subscription.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Couchbase's management discussed the impact of macroeconomic conditions on customer spending and noted an increase in deal cycle scrutiny and smaller purchase increments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Instead, put base-case estimates into Column 2 and increments in Column 3, then have the program add Column 2 to Column 3 and show the result in Column 4.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
In order for Musk to reach each milestone, Tesla’s market capitalization must increase in $50-billion increments.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Over 100 countries and parties will present oral statements in 30 minute increments from December 2 - 13.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Cook on medium heat in 30-second increments, being sure to flip the steak each time, until it is warmed through.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Increments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increments. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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