incrementalist
/ˌɪŋkrəˈmɛntlɪst/
noun
- A person who supports or follows a policy of making gradual changes rather than sudden, large ones.
- As an incrementalist, the mayor preferred to improve public transportation one bus route at a time.
- The debate between incrementalists and those who want immediate change is common in climate policy.
- She described herself as an incrementalist, believing that small daily habits lead to big results over time.
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adjective
- Relating to or characterized by a gradual, step-by-step approach.
- The committee took an incrementalist approach to updating the software, releasing new features every few weeks.
- The incrementalist strategy helped the team avoid major disruptions while still making progress.
- His incrementalist philosophy meant he never tried to change everything at once.