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