strengthening
n. US //ˈstɹɛŋθənɪŋ// UK //stɹˈɛŋθənɪŋ// strength·en·ing
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1 making something stronger (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe process of making something stronger, such as a building, a relationship, or your body.
the process of increasing the physical, structural, or abstract strength of an entity.
ExampleThe doctor recommended exercises for the strengthening of his back muscles.
ExampleThe structural strengthening of the bridge was completed ahead of schedule, ensuring it could withstand the increased traffic load expected during the summer festival.
- reinforcement
- fortification
- toughening
- Verbstrengthen
- Nounstrength
- Nounstrengthening