# upping

Pronunciation: say "UP-ing" /ˈʌpɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of up. — present participle and gerund of up
   - Simple: Present participle of up. Use this form for an action of raising or increasing that is happening now.
   - _The factory is upping production to meet holiday demand._
   - _Lawmakers are upping the penalties for repeat offenders._

## Noun

2. The act or process of increasing something in amount, size, or degree.
   - Simple: The act of making something bigger or higher in amount or level.
   - _The sudden upping of interest rates caught many investors off guard._
   - _Workers welcomed the upping of the minimum wage after years without change._

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