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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Indonesia dominated new account additions and consumed the largest portion of total watch time, while Thailand and the Philippines contributed consistent incremental expansion.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Jacob later told The Hollywood Reporter that international titles are now part of his company’s diversification strategy to offset the highs and lows of Hollywood box office that has long included an increasing array of out-of-home entertainment locations to drive incremental revenues.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Whether the state ultimately passes a version of Senate Bill 2 or takes a more incremental approach, any framework must include provisions for workforce development — not just rules about what companies cannot do, but investments in what workers can become.
—Kevin J. Conlan, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
By emphasizing ongoing access to information, the system helps guide incremental adjustments over time.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Jacob later told The Hollywood Reporter that international titles are now part of his company’s diversification strategy to offset the highs and lows of Hollywood box office that has long included an increasing array of out-of-home entertainment locations to drive incremental revenues.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Whether the state ultimately passes a version of Senate Bill 2 or takes a more incremental approach, any framework must include provisions for workforce development — not just rules about what companies cannot do, but investments in what workers can become.
—Kevin J. Conlan, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
By emphasizing ongoing access to information, the system helps guide incremental adjustments over time.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
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 14 Feb. 2026.
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