CEFR C1

intensification

noun

Meaning

The process of making something stronger, more extreme, or more concentrated.

Examples

The intensification of the storm led to widespread power outages across the region.
There has been an intensification of efforts to find a cure for the disease.

Synonyms: increase, escalation, heightening, exacerbation

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intensification (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌtɛnsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of making something stronger, more extreme, or more concentrated.

Examples

The intensification of the storm led to widespread power outages across the region.
There has been an intensification of efforts to find a cure for the disease.
The government announced an intensification of security measures following the recent incidents.

How to Use intensification

intensification of [something] (prepositional phrase): the process of something becoming more intense — "The intensification of the debate showed how deeply people felt about the issue."

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