die Steigerung
Translation
increase, rise, enhancement, comparison (grammar)
Examples
Wir sehen eine Steigerung der Produktivität.
We are seeing an increase in productivity.
Die Steigerung von 'gut' ist 'besser'.
The comparative of 'good' is 'better'.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) an increase of sth. an increase of prices
((by sth.)) an increase by sth. an increase by ten percent
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erhöhung (increase), Zunahme (increase); Antonyms: Senkung (decrease), Verringerung (reduction)
Etymology
From the verb 'steigern' (to increase), which comes from 'steigen' (to climb). The suffix '-ung' makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of a graph 'climbing' (steigen) up like stairs, showing an increase (Steigerung).