increment
increment / increment / increment
NounTransitive Verb
pl: incrementspast: incrementedpp: incrementeding: incrementing
This term describes a precise, measured addition rather than a general increase. It carries a connotation of regularity and predictability, often appearing in professional, financial, or technical environments where growth happens in discrete steps rather than a smooth, continuous flow. In computing and mathematics, the word is used as a technical operation to raise a value by a specific unit, usually one. This distinguishes it from general growth, as it implies a controlled, algorithmic step.
Meanings
Nounincrement
A small, fixed amount by which something increases, especially a salary or a price.
"The company offers a yearly salary increment to all employees."