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As a great man's influence never ends, so also there is not definite finality, no end, to a great survey; it runs along for centuries, ever responsive to the strain of the increasing needs of a growing population and an enlarging domain.
Cleveland Abbe

Meaning of "increasing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INCREASING

increasing  [ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INCREASING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Increasing is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES INCREASING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Monotonic function

In mathematics, a monotonic function is a function between ordered sets that preserves the given order. This concept first arose in calculus, and was later generalized to the more abstract setting of order theory.

Definition of increasing in the English dictionary

The definition of increasing in the dictionary is growing; rising.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INCREASING


coursing
ˈkɔːsɪŋ
decreasing
diːˈkriːsɪŋ
homesourcing
ˈhəʊmˌsɔːsɪŋ
insourcing
ˈɪnˌsɔːsɪŋ
leasing
ˈliːsɪŋ
loosing
ˈluːsɪŋ
nondecreasing
ˌnɒnˌdiːˈkriːsɪŋ
nonincreasing
ˌnɒnɪnˈkriːsɪŋ
nonproducing
ˌnɒnprəˈdjuːsɪŋ
nonreducing
ˌnɒnrɪˈdjuːsɪŋ
nursing
ˈnɜːsɪŋ
outsourcing
ˌaʊtˈsɔːsɪŋ
passing
ˈpɑːsɪŋ
policing
pəˈliːsɪŋ
resourcing
rɪˈsɔːsɪŋ
sourcing
ˈsɔːsɪŋ
surpassing
sɜːˈpɑːsɪŋ
unceasing
ʌnˈsiːsɪŋ
wine-producing
ˈwaɪnprəˌdjuːsɪŋ
womb-leasing
ˈwuːmˌliːsɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INCREASING

increasable
increase
increased
increasedly
increaseful
increaser
increasingly
increate
increately
incredibility
incredible
incredibleness
incredibly
incredulity
incredulous
incredulously
incredulousness
incremate
incremation
increment

WORDS THAT END LIKE INCREASING

advertising
aliasing
ambulance chasing
bulk purchasing
casing
displeasing
easing
freebasing
housing
missing
phasing
phrasing
pleasing
prick-teasing
progress chasing
purchasing
quantitative easing
steeplechasing
teasing
unpleasing

Synonyms and antonyms of increasing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INCREASING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «increasing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of increasing

Translation of «increasing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INCREASING

Find out the translation of increasing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of increasing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «increasing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

增加
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

creciente
570 millions of speakers

English

increasing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बढ़ती
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زيادة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

увеличение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aumentando
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্রমবর্ধমান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

croissant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Semakin meningkat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zunehmend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

増加
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

증가
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tambah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tăng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதிகரித்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वाढ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

artan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

crescente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zwiększenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

збільшення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în creștere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αύξηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

toenemende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ökande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

økende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of increasing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INCREASING»

The term «increasing» is very widely used and occupies the 4.872 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INCREASING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about increasing

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10 QUOTES WITH «INCREASING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word increasing.
1
Cleveland Abbe
As a great man's influence never ends, so also there is not definite finality, no end, to a great survey; it runs along for centuries, ever responsive to the strain of the increasing needs of a growing population and an enlarging domain.
2
John Amery
American troops have not only occupied Ulster but are arriving in increasing numbers in England.
3
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy.
4
J. G. Ballard
Science and technology multiply around us. To an increasing extent they dictate the languages in which we speak and think. Either we use those languages, or we remain mute.
5
John Desmond Bernal
As experimentation becomes more complex, the need for the co-operation in it of technical elements from outside becomes greater and the modern laboratory tends increasingly to resemble the factory and to employ in its service increasing numbers of purely routine workers.
6
Preet Bharara
The alarm bells sound regularly: cybergeddon; the next Pearl Harbor; one of the greatest existential threats facing the United States. With increasing frequency, these are the grave terms officials invoke about the menace of cybercrime - and they're not understating the threat.
7
Judy Biggert
If we are to meet the growing electricity demand in the United States without significantly increasing emissions of greenhouse gases, we must maintain a diverse supply of electricity, and nuclear power must be part of that mix.
8
Norman Borlaug
During the past three years spectacular progress has been made in increasing wheat, rice, and maize production in several of the most populous developing countries of southern Asia, where widespread famine appeared inevitable only five years ago.
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Norman Borlaug
Nevertheless, the number of farmers, small as well as large, who are adopting the new seeds and new technology is increasing very rapidly, and the increase in numbers during the past three years has been phenomenal.
10
Terry Branstad
Iowans do understand the importance of breaking down barriers and increasing international trade.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INCREASING»

Discover the use of increasing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to increasing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ever Increasing Faith
In Ever Increasing Faith, Smith Wigglesworth leads you to a greater understanding of what faith is and how one can nurture it.
Smith Wigglesworth, 2007
2
Increasing Access to College: Extending Possibilities for ...
Focuses on pre-college enrichment programs as a solution to the problem of minority and low-income student access to postsecondary education.
William G. Tierney, Linda Serra Hagedorn, 2002
3
Increasing Returns and Path Dependence in the Economy
This book brings together Professor Arthurs pioneering article and provide a comprehensive presentation of his exciting vision of an economics that incorporates increasing returns.
W. Brian Arthur, 1994
4
The Problem of Increasing Human Energy: With Special ...
Part philosophical ponderings on humanity's relationship to the universe, part scientific extrapolation on what technological advancement might bring to that understanding, this long essay, first published in Century Illustrated Magazine in ...
Nikola Tesla, 2007
5
Cooperative learning: increasing college faculty ...
Explains cooperative learning, its success as a learning tool, and techniques for its most effective use. Topics includes the cooperative lecture, base groups, and cooperation among faculty.
David W. Johnson, Roger T. Johnson, Karl A. Smith, 1991
6
Increasing Faculty Diversity: The Occupational Choices of ...
This book identifies the ways in which minority students make occupational choices, what their attitudes are toward a career in academia, and why so few become college professors.
Stephen COLE, Elinor G. Barber, Stephen Cole, 2009
7
Phishing and Countermeasures: Understanding the Increasing ...
The authors subsequently deliberate on what action the government can take to respond to this situation and compare adequate versus inadequate countermeasures. "This book is the encyclopedia of phishing.
Markus Jakobsson, Steven Myers, 2006
8
Positive Management: Increasing Employee Productivity
This book explains how to achieve higher productivity through positive management and how to use PM in a variety of situations, including difficult and negative ones.
Jack Walters, 2010
9
Increasing Multicultural Understanding: A Comprehensive Model
All chapters in this Second Edition of Increasing Multicultural Understanding have been revised and updated, and there are two new chapters on Muslims and Jews in the United States.
Don C. Locke, 1998
10
Increasing Persistence: Research-based Strategies for ...
Increasing Persistence "Of all the books addressing the puzzle of student success and persistence, I found this one to be the most helpful and believe it will be extremely useful to faculty and staff attempting to promote student success.
Wesley R. Habley, Jennifer L. Bloom, Steve Robbins, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INCREASING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term increasing is used in the context of the following news items.
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CMA consults on increasing on-rail competition - Railway Gazette
CMA consults on increasing on-rail competition. 17 Jul 2015. UK: The Competition & Markets Authority has published a consultation document seeking feedback ... «Railway Gazette International, Jul 15»
2
Increasing America's broadband reach: Connect more | The Economist
A DECADE ago, an internet connection capable of streaming a film or transmitting a video call was considered a luxury. Today, for much of the ... «The Economist, Jul 15»
3
Structural Adhesive Market by Type, by Application - Global …
Structural Adhesive Market by Type, by Application - Global Forecasts to 2020: Increasing Demand For Lightweight & Low Carbon Emitting ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
4
Bobbi Kristina Brown: A SECOND hearse arrives at hospice further …
Bobbi Kristina Brown: A SECOND hearse arrives at hospice further increasing fears for her life. 01:04, 17 July 2015; By Rebecca Pocklington , Katy Forrester ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Increasing Humidity Means Chance of Passing Storms This …
High pressure in command will make for an great finish to the work week Friday, but humidity will increase again this weekend and could bring ... «NBC Connecticut, Jul 15»
6
Mississippi's black bear population is increasing - WMC Action …
And the population is slowly increasing. If you don't want black bears coming near you or your property it's important not to leave trash out or ... «WMC Action News 5, Jul 15»
7
Coal Projects Face Increasing Risk as Japan Eyes Climate Goals …
With countries from China to Brazil lining up to showcase efforts to rein in pollution that causes global warming, developers of coal power plants ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
8
Lyme disease cases in Michigan increasing | WOODTV.com
Lyme disease cases in Michigan increasing. 24 Hour News 8 web staff Published: July 17, 2015, 8:29 am Updated: July 17, 2015, 8:34 am. Click to share on ... «WOODTV.com, Jul 15»
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Increasing your sperm count's never been this easy! - Hindustan Times
Semen is water based and increasing liquid consumption definitely helps in improving sperm production," he added. Sandeep Seth, another ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
10
Electrolux CEO: U.S. Competitive Intensity Is Increasing - Bloomberg …
Electrolux Chief Executive Officer Keith McLoughlin discusses the economic outlook in various regions impacting sales and U.S. regulators ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»

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