incremental change
/ɪn.krɪˈmɛnt.əl tʃeɪndʒ/ · in.kre.men.tal.change
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- A gradual and continuous process of improvement or alteration, often achieved through small, successive steps. The company's new strategy focused on incremental change, aiming to improve customer satisfaction through small, incremental improvements to their service.
- A small, incremental modification or adjustment, often made to a system, process, or product. The software update included several incremental changes to improve performance and stability.
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Did you know? The concept of incremental change is closely related to the Japanese philosophy of 'kaizen,' which emphasizes continuous improvement and small, incremental changes to achieve long-term success.