Definition: the act of increasing something
Usage: he gave me an increase in salary
Main entry: increase, increment
Definition: the amount by which something increases
Usage: they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare
Main entry: increase
Definition: a change resulting in an increase
Usage: the increase is scheduled for next month
Main entry: increase, increment, growth
Definition: a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
Usage: the increase in unemployment; the growth of population
Main entry: addition, increase, gain
Definition: a quantity that is added
Usage: there was an addition to property taxes this year; they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
Main entry: increase
Definition: make bigger or more
Usage: The boss finally increased her salary; The university increased the number of students it admitted
Main entry: increase
Definition: become bigger or greater in amount
Usage: The amount of work increased