Look up: intensive

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   intensive
   [adj] - tending to give force or emphasis 2. [adj] - of agriculture 3. [adj] - characterized by a high degree or intensity
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   intensive
   like extensive sampling this expression may mean two different things:either a)sampling in a particular area with a dense scatter of sampling points or b)sampling wherein information on a restricted range of topics is sought by probing on them very deeply with an intricate schedule of questions Category: Mathematics • this can be interpreted as investment in a more efficient productive...
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   Intensive
   In·ten'sive adjective [ Confer French intensif . See Intense .] 1. Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified. Sir M. Hale. 2. Characterized by persistence; intent; unremitted; assiduous; intense. [ Obsolete] Sir H. Wotton. 3. (Gram.) Serving to give force or emphasis; as, an intensive verb o ...
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   Intensive
   In·ten'sive noun That which intensifies or emphasizes; an intensive verb or word.
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   Intensive
   In·ten'sive adjective (Agriculture) Designating, or pertaining to, any system of farming or horticulture, usually practiced on small pieces of land, in which the soil is thoroughly worked and fertilized so as to get as much return as possible; -- opposed to extensive .
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   intensive
   Relating to or marked by intensity; denoting a form of treatment by means of very large doses or of substances possessing great strength or activity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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   intensive
   adjective characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form; `the questioning was intensive`; `intensive care`; `research-intensive`; `a labor-intensive industry`
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   intensive
   adjective of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor; `intensive agriculture`; `intensive conditions`
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   Intensive
   : In grammar, an `intensive` form of a word is one which denotes stronger or more forceful action as compared with the root on which the intensive is built. Intensives are usually lexical formations, but there may be a regular process for forming intensives from a base root. Intensive formations, for example, existed in Proto-Indo-European, and in many of the Semitic languages. In Classical Arabic, Form II can form intensives, in addition to c...
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    Intensive
    • (a.) Serving to give force or emphasis; as, an intensive verb or preposition. • (n.) That which intensifies or emphasizes; an intensive verb or word. • (a.) Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified. • (a.) Characterized by persistence; intent; unremitted; assiduous; intense. • (a.)...
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    intensive
    intensity, intensive 1. The quality of being intense; specifically extreme degree of anything; great energy or vehemence of emotion, thought, or activity. 2. Degree or extent; relative strength, magnitude, vigor, etc.
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    intensive
    Relating to or marked by intensity; denoting a form of treatment by means of very large doses or of substances possessing great strength or activity.
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    Intensive
    Of production, using a relatively large amount of an input. See factor intensity.
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