- incrementally
- incremental UK US /ˌɪnkrəˈmentəl/ adjective► happening gradually, in a series of small amounts: »
We plan to make incremental improvements to our existing products.
»The system requires fundamental reform rather than incremental change.
► HR relating to a system in which employees receive a regular increase in the amount they are paid: »Staff receive incremental pay increases as they improve their knowledge and expertise.
»There are incremental scales for the various grades of staff.
► ACCOUNTING relating to the extra profit or income that comes from something such as a new business activity: »The company generates incremental revenue through new contracts.
incrementally /ˌɪŋkrəˈmentəli/ US /-ṱəl-/ adverb► »It is possible to negotiate a payment program to cover late taxes incrementally.
Financial and business terms. 2012.