26984 words

increments

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
one of a series of increases:

Examples:

salary/pay increment You will receive annual salary/pay increments every September.
2
one of a series of amounts that increase a total:

Examples:

She was in the habit of saving in small increments each week.
3
a regular increase in the amount that someone is paid:

Examples:

Most staff will receive an annual increment.
There are six-monthly salary increments during the two-year training period.
4
one of a series of increases:

Examples:

in increments of sth The vouchers are sold in increments of €10 from a minimum purchase of €20 to a maximum of €200.
The speed of the machine can be increased by small increments.

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