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showed increment over
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "showed increment over" is not correct in standard written English.
It is not commonly used and may lead to confusion; a more standard expression would be preferable. Example: "The sales figures showed an increment over the previous quarter."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Alternative expressions(3)
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1 human-written examples
Complement C3, IgG, apolipoprotein E (ApoE), and immunoglobulin A (IgA) showed increment over time.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
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59 human-written examples
The NLs-based DSSCs show increment of 16% and 24% in the total conversion efficiency over the cells made with NPs and P25 respectively.
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The R 2 value of OK, RBF and UK showed an increment over IDW with a tune of 14.21, 16.12 and 21.36 %, respectively.
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The migration and invasion of GCa cells showed significant increments over those treated under normoxic controls; 1.4-fold increases in migration (P = 0.025) and 1.3-fold increases in invasion (P = 0.04), respectively (Fig. 5a,b).
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CRRT stopping causes and circuits running at 24, 48, 72 hours are reported in Table 2. RCA-CVVH did not stop in any case for filter clotting and filter drop pressure showed slight increments over the course of RCA-CVVH sessions (Δ filter drop pressure 11.8% ± 4.7% after 48 hours running time, median 7.4%).
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Over the last 50 years, Ethiopia experienced both warm and cool years, though the warmest days showed an increment in recent years, particularly by 0.37 % in every ten years (Marye 2011).
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A clean SP could be identified and >60-fold increment was showed over the original population by long-term drug exposure.
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The introduction of the PCV13 showed average increments of additional coverage of about 16% in children aged less than 2 years over PCV7 [ 2, 27].
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Though the charge recombination resistance of STHS (25.6 Ω) is smaller than that of P25 (30.6 Ω), the PCE of the DSSCs based on the former is 5.82%, showing over 9.2% increment than the latter (5.33%).
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In the chart shown, each increment represents an extra $10,000.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing increases, use standard phrases like "increased more than" or "grew beyond" for clarity and grammatical correctness.
Common error
Avoid using the phrase "showed increment over" as it is grammatically awkward. Instead, opt for more conventional expressions like "increased compared to" or "rose above" to ensure your writing is clear and professional.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "showed increment over" attempts to describe a comparative increase. However, Ludwig AI indicates that it's not standard English. More appropriate phrases, like "increased more than" or "grew beyond", should be used to clearly convey the intended meaning.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "showed increment over" is not grammatically correct in standard English and is considered a non-standard expression. Ludwig AI confirms that this phrasing can lead to confusion. To express a similar meaning, consider using alternatives such as "increased more than", "grew beyond", or "exceeded the increase of". These options are clearer and more widely accepted. Using proper grammatical structure ensures that your writing is easily understood and professionally conveyed. The context in which you are writing most likely requires a formal tone, so it is even more crucial to ensure standard English is used.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
increased more than
Replaces "increment over" with a more direct comparison using "more than".
increased beyond
Substitutes "increment over" to convey exceeding a certain level or expectation.
grew more than
Uses "grew" instead of "showed increment" for a simpler expression of growth.
improved beyond
Emphasizes the improvement exceeding a particular benchmark instead of a mere incremental change.
exceeded the increase of
Focuses on the act of surpassing the increase of something else.
demonstrated a greater increase than
Adds formality by using "demonstrated" and clarifies that the increase was larger.
outpaced the growth of
Conveys a faster rate of growth compared to something else.
surpassed the improvement of
Highlights the surpassing of an existing improvement.
exhibited a rise above
Uses "exhibited" and "rise" for a more formal tone, indicating exceeding a level.
showed a greater gain than
Replaces "increment" with "gain" to emphasize a positive result exceeding a previous state.
FAQs
What's a better way to say "showed increment over"?
Instead of "showed increment over", you can use phrases like "increased more than", "grew beyond", or "exceeded the increase of" depending on the context.
Is "showed increment over" grammatically correct?
The phrase "showed increment over" is not considered standard English. It's better to use more common and grammatically sound alternatives like "increased compared to" or "rose above".
How can I use "increased compared to" in a sentence?
You might say, "Sales increased compared to the previous quarter", which means sales figures were higher in the current quarter than in the previous one.
What is the difference between "showed increment over" and "increased more than"?
"Increased more than" is a clearer and more grammatically correct way to express that something has grown by a larger amount compared to something else, whereas "showed increment over" is not a standard English phrase.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested