incrementaladjustment
nounUK /ˌɪŋkrɪˈmentl əˈdʒʌstmənt/
US /ˌɪŋkrəˈmentl əˈdʒʌstmənt/
A small change made step by step.
The teacher made an incremental adjustment to the lesson plan each week.
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2. A slight change made to a machine or system to improve how it works.
An incremental adjustment to the thermostat kept the room comfortable.
3. A gradual change in a plan or process over time.
The company made an incremental adjustment to its budget every month.
4. A small correction made bit by bit until something is right.
With each incremental adjustment, the picture on the screen got clearer.