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Meaning of Strengthening | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ

Definitions

  1. The process by which something is strengthened.
  2. To make strong or increase the strength of.
  3. To become strong or stronger.
  4. the reinforcing (of something)
  5. the consolidation (of something)
  6. intended or helping to improve and make something stronger
  7. (Economics) economics becoming more valuable or more productive
    economics
  8. (of winds) becoming stronger
  9. A. ADJ (physically) → fortificante, tonificantestrengthening exercises → ejercicios mpl fortificantes or tonificantesthis may have a strengthening effect on the economy → puede que esto tenga un efecto fortificante en la economía
    ADJ
  10. B. N1. [of arm, back, muscles] → fortalecimiento m
    N

Equivalents

العربية التقوية
Հայերեն ամրապնդում
Nederlands versterking
Português fortalecimento
Kiswahili uimarishaji

Examples

“From 1945 onwards, deterioration in the condition of the brickwork in the arch soffits was kept under close observation, and in 1951 it was decided that strengthening must be undertaken.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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