CEFR B2

incremental

adjective

Meaning

Happening or increasing in small stages or degrees.

Examples

The company saw incremental growth in its profits over the last quarter.
We are making incremental improvements to the product based on customer feedback.

Synonyms: gradual, stepwise, progressive, piecemeal

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incremental (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪŋ.krəˈmen.təl/

Definition

Happening or increasing in small stages or degrees.

Examples

The company saw incremental growth in its profits over the last quarter.
We are making incremental improvements to the product based on customer feedback.
The project requires an incremental approach, adding features one by one.

How to Use incremental

incremental approach (collocation): A method of achieving a goal by making small, gradual steps. — "The teacher adopted an incremental approach to teaching complex math concepts."
incremental development (collocation): The process of growing or advancing in small stages. — "Incremental development in technology allows for continuous innovation."

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