Meaning 1neutral; common in grammar and business contexts · 82%
An increase or intensification in amount, degree, or effect.
Natural examples
Die Firma meldet eine deutliche Steigerung des Umsatzes.
The company reports a clear increase in sales.
Der Motor zeigte im Test eine deutliche Steigerung seiner Leistung.
The engine showed a clear increase in power during the test.
Eine weitere Steigerung der Kosten ist nicht geplant.
No further increase in costs is planned.
Usage note
Steigerung is feminine and forms Steigerungen; here it refers to an increase or intensification.
Mini-lesson: Steigerung
An increase or intensification in amount, degree, or effect. Steigerung is feminine and forms Steigerungen; here it refers to an increase or intensification.
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