incrementalism

noun

in·cre·men·tal·ism ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tə-ˌli-zəm

: a policy or advocacy of a policy of political or social change by degrees : gradualism

incrementalist

ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tə-list

noun

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Such a siloed approach can lead to incrementalism, where small, isolated changes fail to capitalize on the broader potential of new technology or new ways of doing business. CSOs must spearhead a broader conversation about the ROI of sustainable practices. —

David Craig, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 But hard realities forced Petro’s hand, and incrementalism may in fact have a better chance of successfully curbing Colombia’s violence. —

Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024 Leading The Charge The time for incrementalism is over. —

David Craig, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Critics on the right lambaste liberalism for rejecting tradition, while detractors on the left lament its tepid incrementalism and the cruelty of its economic policies. —

Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for incrementalism