improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt 
Examples of improvement in a Sentence
Doctors were amazed by the sudden improvement in her medical condition.
I've noticed a significant improvement in your work since the spring.
The editor made some improvements to the article before it was printed.
They spent the money on new kitchen cabinets and other home improvements.
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Iowa ranked 72nd in scoring and 117th in total offense under new coordinator Tim Lester last season, an improvement over the previous two years when the Hawkeyes were at or near the bottom of the FBS rankings in both categories.
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John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
That’s an improvement from June, when the rate of annual inspections conducted within 16 months was just 21.2%, according to the department’s testimony.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
The findings underscore the stem cell treatment’s safety, and hints of improvements in some patients are pushing these trials forward.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Civilian and military airfields in eastern and southern Europe would benefit from similar kinds of improvements.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
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John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
That’s an improvement from June, when the rate of annual inspections conducted within 16 months was just 21.2%, according to the department’s testimony.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
The findings underscore the stem cell treatment’s safety, and hints of improvements in some patients are pushing these trials forward.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Civilian and military airfields in eastern and southern Europe would benefit from similar kinds of improvements.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for improvement
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvement. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt
1
: the act or process of improving
2
a
: increased value or excellence
b
: something that adds to the value or appearance (as of a house)
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