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INCREMENTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Increments.

Increments - as a noun

A process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important

Example: "The increase in unemployment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
growth13increase10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical processprocess11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decrement14

The amount by which something increases

Example: "They proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
increase10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amount8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Increments - as a verb

To increase by steps or by a step, especially by one.

Example Sentences

"The amount of the raise will be given in small increments over the next six months."
"Your annual salary will increase in five thousand-dollar increments each year."
"The temperature can be adjusted in one-degree increments."
"The motor can be set to rotate in 90-degree increments."
"The project will be completed in weekly increments."
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Word Game Points

Is INCREMENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, increments is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INCREMENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is INCREMENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, increments is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INCREMENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is INCREMENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, increments is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INCREMENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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