increment

• Nom désignant une petite augmentation, un ajout ou un pas dans une série, souvent utilisé en mathématiques, en informatique et dans des contextes techniques.

A noun referring to a small increase, addition, or step in a series, often used in mathematics, computing, and technical contexts.

1. B2formal

   An increase or addition in number, size, or amount, often in regular steps.

   accroissement, augmentation

   • The salary increment is 5% this year.
   • Each increment of the project adds new features.
   • The machine measures temperature in small increments.

   Synonymesaccretionaccrualadditionadvancementaugmentationgaingrowthincreasestepsupplement

   Antonymesdeclinedecreasedeductionlossreduction

2. Regular stepB2formal

   One of a series of regular additions or contributions.

   Accroissement régulier

   • The software updates are released in small increments.
   • We will pay the amount in monthly increments.
   • The data is collected in increments of one hour.

   Synonymesadditionaugmentationgainincreasestepsupplement