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Redoubling: meaning, definitions and examples

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redoubling

 

[ rɪˈduːbəlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

intensifying commitment

Redoubling means to make a greater effort or to increase a previous amount of commitment or intensity. It often refers to reinforcing or amplifying something that has already been done, usually in response to a situation that demands more effort.

Synonyms

amplify, boost, increase, intensify

Examples of usage

  • The team is redoubling their efforts to meet the deadline.
  • After the initial failure, she decided to redouble her training regimen.
  • The government announced they would redouble their focus on environmental issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "redoubling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redobrar

🇮🇳 दोगुना करना

🇩🇪 Verdopplung

🇮🇩 penggandaan

🇺🇦 подвоєння

🇵🇱 podwajanie

🇯🇵 倍増

🇫🇷 redoublement

🇪🇸 duplicación

🇹🇷 iki katına çıkma

🇰🇷 재배증

🇸🇦 التكرار

🇨🇿 zdvojení

🇸🇰 zdvojenie

🇨🇳 加倍

🇸🇮 podvojitev

🇮🇸 tvöföldun

🇰🇿 екі есе көбейту

🇬🇪 მეორადი

🇦🇿 ikiqat artırma

🇲🇽 duplicación

Etymology

The word 'redoubling' is formed from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'doubling', which comes from the Old French 'dobler', meaning 'to double'. The concept originated in the late Middle Ages, when the term was likely used in mathematical contexts before evolving into other areas of life, such as personal efforts and commitments. In contemporary usage, it retains the essence of increasing or amplifying actions or endeavors, applying to various fields such as business, sports, and personal development. The idea of redoubling one's efforts resonates strongly in motivational contexts, where individuals or groups are encouraged to strive even harder to achieve their goals.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,493, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.