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step–up

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step–up /ˈstɛpˌʌp/ noun

plural step–ups

step–up

/ˈstɛpˌʌp/

noun

plural step–ups

Britannica Dictionary definition of STEP–UP

[count]

: an increase in size or amount

a step-up in production

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— see also step up at ²step

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