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
Derived from the verb 'steigern' (to increase), which originates from 'steigen' (to climb). The '-ung' suffix nominalizes it.
Memory Tips
Imagine a chart 'climbing' (steigen) upwards, representing an increase (Steigerung).