increment

/ˈɪŋkrəmənt/
verb
  1. To increase or add to something, especially by a small amount or in regular steps.
    • The program will automatically increment the counter each time a user logs in.
    • The company plans to increment its production capacity over the next year.
    • You can increment the volume by pressing the plus button.
noun
  1. An increase or addition, especially one of a series of small amounts.
    • The salary increases come in annual increments of three percent.
    • Each software update includes a small increment in performance.
    • Add the sugar in small increments, stirring constantly.
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