incremental
adjective
in·cre·men·tal
ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
ˌin-
: of, relating to, being, or occurring in especially small increments
incremental additions
incremental change
Examples of incremental in a Sentence
the incremental evolution of the collection from a specialized gallery into a comprehensive art museum
the incremental total for my collection of baseball cards
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The city prefers incremental annual adjustments, his presentation showed, so that larger one-time adjustments can be avoided.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
While total overhauls remain relatively rare, effective leaders continue to focus on incremental improvements, remaining cautious but committed to refining operations to enhance performance and mitigate risks.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Additionally, players are requesting an overhaul of the current revenue-sharing system, which pays players 50% of all incremental revenue, a percentage of earnings that exceed set growth targets.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Parking revenue generated by the underground garages is expected to reduce the public cost to about $145 million, which would be funded by new incremental taxes generated by the project.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2025
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
While total overhauls remain relatively rare, effective leaders continue to focus on incremental improvements, remaining cautious but committed to refining operations to enhance performance and mitigate risks.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Additionally, players are requesting an overhaul of the current revenue-sharing system, which pays players 50% of all incremental revenue, a percentage of earnings that exceed set growth targets.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Parking revenue generated by the underground garages is expected to reduce the public cost to about $145 million, which would be funded by new incremental taxes generated by the project.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for incremental
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“Incremental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incremental. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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