increment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɪŋkrɪmn̩t/

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Noun

Singular increment

Plural increments

1. (countable) An increment is an increase of something on a fixed scale.

   The brush size are available in 10 mm increments.

Verb

Plain form increment

Third-person singular increments

Past tense incremented

Past participle incremented

Present participle incrementing

1. To increment is to cause an increase in a value.

   The referee uses a button to increment the scoreboard when a goal is scored.