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intensification
The process of making something stronger, more concentrated, or more effective. This can refer to an activity, a feeling, or a process.
Die Polizei kündigte eine Intensivierung der Kontrollen im Stadtzentrum an.
The police announced an intensification of controls in the city center.
intensification
Specifically in agriculture or economics, the increase in the use of resources such as labor, capital, or fertilizer in order to raise the yield on a given area.
Die Intensivierung der Landwirtschaft hat zu höheren Ernten, aber auch zu Umweltproblemen geführt.
The intensification of agriculture has led to higher harvests, but also to environmental problems.
'Intensivierung' (intensification) is a noun derived from the verb 'intensivieren' (to intensify, to make something stronger). The ending '-ung' describes the process or result. The related adjective is 'intensiv' (intensive).
Wir müssen unsere Bemühungen intensivieren, um das Ziel zu erreichen.
We need to intensify our efforts in order to reach the goal.
The word 'Intensivierung' (intensification) belongs to formal language and is often used in news reports, official announcements, or specialist texts. It describes a planned increase in measures or processes.
Die Geschäftsführung beschloss eine Intensivierung der internen Kommunikation.
The management decided on an intensification of internal communication.
'Intensivierung' (intensification) is often used with a genitive or a prepositional phrase with 'von' (of) to say what is being intensified. Common combinations are 'die Intensivierung der Zusammenarbeit' (the intensification of cooperation), 'der Kontrollen' (of controls), or 'der Forschung' (of research).
Eine Intensivierung der Anstrengungen ist für den Erfolg des Projekts notwendig.
An intensification of efforts is necessary for the success of the project.
When the word is used in connection with 'Landwirtschaft' (agriculture), 'Produktion' (production), or 'Anbau' (cultivation), it refers to increasing yield through greater use of resources such as fertilizer, machines, or labor.
Die Intensivierung der Produktion führte zu einem höheren Ausstoß pro Stunde.
The intensification of production led to a higher output per hour.
increase / comparison
In production, both words can describe an intended increase. Steigerung mainly refers to the greater output or yield, while Intensivierung emphasizes the increased use of labor or other resources. Use Steigerung for the result and Intensivierung for the process leading to it.
Die Intensivierung der Produktion durch mehr Arbeitskräfte erhöhte den Ertrag.
The intensification of production through additional workers increased the yield.
Die Steigerung der Produktion auf tausend Stück pro Monat war erfolgreich.
The increase in production to 1,000 units per month was successful.
