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intensive

Meaning of intensive

high level

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British English/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
American English/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
Russian transcription[ɪntɛnˈsʲivnɨj]
intensive
intensive - интенсивный
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intensive with Russian translation

intensive usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Кафедра проводит интенсивный трёхнедельный подготовительный курс для первокурсников.

The department runs an intensive three-week prep course for first-year students.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она записалась на интенсивный языковой модуль, чтобы подтянуть академическое письмо .

She joined an intensive language module to boost her academic writing .

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intensive belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

intensiveинтенсивный
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

intensive synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between intensive / intense / high-intensity / rigorous / demanding / focused

🇬🇧English
intensive

Duplicate entry of the primary word; denotes concentrated high-level activity or effort.

B2Very Often

The university runs an intensive language programme each summer.

Университет проводит интенсивную языковую программу каждое лето.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes a high degree or strength (emotional, sensory or effort); less specific to structured programs than 'intensive'.

B2Very Often

The final weeks were intense and required long study hours.

Последние недели были интенсивными и требовали долгих часов учёбы.

H
🇬🇧English
high-intensity

Literally 'of very high intensity'; often used in set phrases (e.g. high-intensity training) to stress top-level exertion.

C1Rarely

The course included several high-intensity practical sessions.

Курс включал несколько практических занятий высокой интенсивности.

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🇬🇧English
rigorous

Stresses strictness, exactness and high standards (rigorous testing/training) rather than merely intensity of effort.

C1Often

The department is known for its rigorous assessment methods.

Кафедра известна своими строгими методами оценки.

🇬🇧English

Highlights that something requires a lot of effort, skill or time from people (a demanding course/person).

B2Very Often

This is a demanding module that needs consistent study.

Это требовательный модуль, требующий постоянного обучения.

F
🇬🇧English
focused

Stresses directed attention or effort on a particular goal; not necessarily high volume of work, but concentrated attention.

B2Very Often

A focused study plan helps improve efficiency.

Сосредоточенный план учёбы помогает повысить эффективность.

A
🇬🇧English
accelerated

Refers to a faster-than-normal pace or shortened schedule (accelerated course), highlighting speed rather than effort per se.

B2Often

He completed an accelerated degree in two years.

Он получил ускоренную степень за два года.

T
🇬🇧English
thorough

Emphasizes completeness and attention to detail (thorough review) rather than intensity of workload.

B2Very Often

A thorough preparation will help you pass the exam.

Тщательная подготовка поможет сдать экзамен.

F
🇬🇧English
fast-paced

Describes a quick tempo of activity (fast-paced course), focusing on speed and tempo rather than intensity of effort.

B2Often

The seminar was fast-paced and covered a lot of material each day.

Семинар был быстрым по темпу и охватывал много материала каждый день.

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intensive translation: интенсивный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce intensive

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive translation

интенсивный

intensive examples

The department runs an intensive three-week prep course for first-year students.

intensive transcription

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/, /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

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intensive meaning: what does it mean?

high level

intensive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

intensive is pronounced as /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

intensive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The department runs an intensive three-week prep course for first-year students. Translation: Кафедра проводит интенсивный трёхнедельный подготовительный курс для первокурсников.

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