noun / verb
increment
ING-kruh-ment/ˈɪŋkrəmənt/
A small added amount, or an increase by such an amount.
The stack grows by an increment of one wooden block.
Etymology
The pieces express growth upon something already present. The word shifted from the process of increasing to the amount added—the extra quantity rather than the growth itself.
In context
This option applies an increment to the existing adjustment, thereby changing both the bolt adjustment and the tension in the bolt. We may use this to simulate additional tightening or loosening of the bolts,
More examples
- Her contract includes an annual pay increment of $500.
- Increase the weight in small increments as you get stronger.
- His confidence grew in small increments with each successful presentation.
- The app increments the counter by one whenever you tap the button.
Forms
increment · increments · incremented · incrementing
incremental adjective — happening through small, successive increases