augment incrementally

[ɔːɡˈment ɪnˈkreməntəli]
verb phrase
aumentar incrementalmente
1. to increase or enlarge something gradually in small, successive steps or additions
The company decided to augment incrementally its workforce rather than hiring all at once.
A empresa decidiu aumentar incrementalmente sua força de trabalho em vez de contratar tudo de uma vez.
2. to make progressive improvements or additions to something over time
The software was augmented incrementally with new features each quarter.
O software foi aumentado incrementalmente com novos recursos a cada trimestre.
3. to expand or enhance gradually and methodically
They augmented incrementally the budget allocation to improve service quality.
Eles aumentaram incrementalmente a alocação orçamentária para melhorar a qualidade do serviço.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business, software development, and project management contexts. It reflects a preference for methodical, measured growth rather than sudden changes. In the USA, it's prevalent in agile development and startup culture where incremental improvements are valued.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
increase graduallyexpand progressivelyenhance step by stepbuild up incrementallyadd gradually
Antonyms / Antônimos
decrease rapidlyreduce abruptlydiminish suddenlycut drastically

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar incrementalmente
standard usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar pouco a pouco
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
aumentar incrementalmente
common in corporate and tech environments
Portugal
aumentar gradualmente
preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Words

incrementgradualprogressiveenhancementexpansionscalingiterative

Related Idioms & Phrases

step by step
bit by bit
little by little
inch by inch
a little at a time
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