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increment

1 of 1noun
/ˈɪnk.rə.mənt/
Forms:increments
1

an increase in someone's salary that happens at regular intervals

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  • She received a salary increment after completing her professional development program.
  • The company offers annual increments to its employees based on performance.
  • The cost of living increment was announced to adjust wages for inflation.
  • He negotiated for a higher increment during his performance review.
  • We observed a steady increment in sales over the past quarter.
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2

the amount or degree by which something becomes larger or greater

  • The temperature showed a small increment each hour.
  • The engineer measured increments in the bridge's expansion.
  • Daily increments in learning help students retain information.
  • Water levels rose in increments after the storm.
  • The company tracked increments in production week by week.
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