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Meaning of the word increment in English

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increment

US /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/
UK /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/
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Noun

1.

an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale

Example:
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The software update provides a small increment in performance.
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Salaries are reviewed annually, with a potential increment based on performance.
Synonym:
increaseadditionrisegrowthgain

Verb

1.

increase (a quantity) by a fixed amount or by one

Example:
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You can increment the counter by clicking this button.
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The system will automatically increment the version number with each new release.
Synonym:
increaseaddraiseboostadvance
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