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Marginal gain: a small, measurable improvement (typically
Marginal gain: a small, measurable improvement (typically 1%) made to a specific component or dimension of a system that, when accumulated across many such improvements, produces exponential growth through compounding effects
Why This Is a Definition
This definition identifies marginal gain as a specific type of improvement with quantifiable characteristics (1% typically) and explains its role in the compounding process. It establishes the precise boundary of what constitutes a marginal gain within the curriculum's optimization framework, distinguishing it from breakthrough improvements or random changes. The definition is consistent with the lesson's emphasis on systematic, small improvements that compound.