INTENSIVE

[adjective]Bombing, which was intensive (= continuous and directed at a particular area) in the city centre, has destroyed most of the major buildings.Intensive studying or training is intended to deal with a lot in a short period of time.a month-long intensive course in teaching EnglishIn a hospital intensive care is continuous treatment provided for patients who are seriously ill or have just had an operation.the intensive-care unitShe needed intensive care for three weeks.(specialized) Intensive farming uses methods which are intended to produce the largest amount of crops or meat possible from a particular area.