증대 [增大] enlargement; augmentation; (an) accretion; (an) increase; (an) increment; a step-up. 생산의 ~ a step-up in production. 불안의 ~ the buildup of suspense. 인구의 ~ a swell[an increase] in population. ~하다 [커지다] become[grow] larger+모두 보이기...; [커지게 하다] enlarge; increase; augment; swell ; enhance; step up . 수요가 ~하다 the demands rise / be more in demand. 흉악 범죄가 ~하고 있다 Brutal crimes are increasing[on the increase]. 최근에 여자 입학자가 ~하고 있다 Recently there has been a great increase in the enrollment of female[girl] students.▷ 증대호 [-號] an enlarged number.