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intensification

[/ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: intensifications / intensificações
intensificação
1. The process of becoming more intense or the act of making something more intense
The intensification of the conflict led to serious consequences.
A intensificação do conflito levou a consequências graves.
2. An increase in strength, degree, or effect
There was an intensification of efforts to find a solution.
Houve uma intensificação dos esforços para encontrar uma solução.
3. The action of making agricultural production more productive per unit area
Intensification of farming practices increased crop yields.
A intensificação das práticas agrícolas aumentou a produção de cultivos.
Synonyms
strengtheningescalationincreaseamplificationaggravation
Antonyms
reductiondecreaseweakeningmitigationrelaxation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intensificação
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
intensificação
Standard usage
São Paulo
intensificação
Standard usage, common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
intensificação
Standard usage, formal Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

intensification of efforts
intensification of conflict
intensification of pressure
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