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intensive
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

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/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
🇬🇧 British English
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
Meaning of intensive

high level

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When to use intensive

intensive course

интенсивный курс

intensive study

интенсивное обучение

intensive training

интенсивная подготовка

intensive program

интенсивная программа

intensive lesson

интенсивный урок

intensive usage examples

🇮🇹Italian🇬🇧English

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

🇮🇹Italian🇬🇧English

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

Similar words

intensive

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

intense

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

high-intensity

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

rigorous

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

demanding

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

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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.

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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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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.

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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
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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
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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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How to pronounce intensive and what this word means

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.

Is intensive part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, intensive (интенсивный) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is intensive part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, intensive (интенсивный) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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