increment — a regular increase in the amount of money that someone is paid
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a regular increase in the amount of money that someone is paid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪŋkrəmənt/
Example Sentences
- My boss promised me a decent increment if I survive another year of his dad jokes.
- The app downloads increased in increments of 1000 per day.
- She negotiated for a 10% increment, but got a coffee mug with the company logo instead.
increment
NOUN[/ˈɪŋkrəmənt/]
a regular increase in the amount of money that someone is paid
Regular salary increase meeting
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incrementum', derived from 'increscere' meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase', combining the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'crescere' (to grow).
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + cremen-/crement (growth, increase) + -um (noun suffix) = increment (an increase or growth)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss promised me a decent increment if I survive another year of his dad jokes.”
“The app downloads increased in increments of 1000 per day.”
“She negotiated for a 10% increment, but got a coffee mug with the company logo instead.”
“The government approved increments for public sector employees.”
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