What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
increment
Example
The company announced an increment of 5% in the salaries of its employees. [increment: noun]
Example
The temperature increased by one degree incrementally every hour. [increment: adverb]
accrual
Example
The accrual of interest on my savings account is calculated monthly. [accrual: noun]
Example
The company uses accrual accounting to record its financial transactions. [accrual: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Increment is more common in everyday language, while accrual is more commonly used in financial or accounting contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between increment and accrual?
Accrual is more formal than increment, as it is primarily used in technical or professional settings such as accounting or finance.
