incrementaladjustment

noun
UK /ˌɪŋkrɪˈmentl əˈdʒʌstmənt/
US /ˌɪŋkrəˈmentl əˈdʒʌstmənt/

A small change made step by step.

The teacher made an incremental adjustment to the lesson plan each week.


OTHER MEANINGS

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.