die Verdopplung
Translation
doubling, duplication
Examples
Die Firma plant eine Verdopplung der Produktion.
The company is planning a doubling of production.
Es gab eine Verdopplung der Anmeldungen.
There was a doubling of registrations.
Grammar Patterns
the doubling ((of sth.)) die Verdopplung ((et2)) The doubling of the costs was unexpected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Duplizierung (duplication), die Vermehrung (increase); Antonyms: die Halbierung (halving)
Etymology
From the verb 'verdoppeln' (to double). Prefix 'ver-' (indicating change) + 'doppel' (double) + noun suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
See the word 'doppel' (double) inside. The '-ung' suffix turns it into a noun meaning 'the act of doubling'.