noun
upping
UH-pihng
Upping (noun) means the act of increasing something. Example: “The upping of security measures followed the incident.”
noun
1
The act of increasing something.
"He announced, I believe, that it was far better, instead of making uniform uppings of all allowances, to provide for cases where need arose. I have not before me to-night figures as to dependents' allowances paid in other places."
— Canada. Parliament. House of Commons, Official Report of Debates (1942)
"The upping of security measures followed the incident."
How to use upping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRaising or increasing something, such as an amount or level.
Common pairings
upping the stakes
upping the ante
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The _____ of security measures followed the incident.
Frequently asked questions
What does “upping” mean?
The word “upping” means the act of increasing something. In plain terms, raising or increasing something, such as an amount or level.
How do you pronounce “upping”?
“Upping” is pronounced UH-pihng (/ˈʌpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “upping” in a sentence?
Here is “upping” used in a sentence: “The upping of security measures followed the incident.”
What part of speech is “upping”?
“Upping” is a noun.
