improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt 
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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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Electric Vehicle Improvements The improvement can be attributed to the maturation of electric and plug-in hybrid technology, according to Jake Fisher, head of Consumer Reports' automotive test center.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
But in the years before 1952, pea-soupers had become rarer in London, largely due to urban air quality improvements as factories moved out of the city in the wake of World War II.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
The money will go toward safety improvements on West Maple Street, North College Avenue, South School Street, North Gregg Avenue and East Joyce Boulevard plus $500,000 for education and awareness programs.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Report Highlights The improvement was due to a small decrease (.4 percentage points) in the share of students dropping out of college, and it was mainly accounted for by more students completing college in the public 2-year sector (+1.2 percentage points).
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
But in the years before 1952, pea-soupers had become rarer in London, largely due to urban air quality improvements as factories moved out of the city in the wake of World War II.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
The money will go toward safety improvements on West Maple Street, North College Avenue, South School Street, North Gregg Avenue and East Joyce Boulevard plus $500,000 for education and awareness programs.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Report Highlights The improvement was due to a small decrease (.4 percentage points) in the share of students dropping out of college, and it was mainly accounted for by more students completing college in the public 2-year sector (+1.2 percentage points).
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvement. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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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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