improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt 
1
: the act or process of improving
improvement in the patient's condition
2
a
: the state of being improved
especially
: enhanced value or excellence
I've noticed improvement in your work.
b
: an instance of such improvement : something that enhances value or excellence
The editor made some improvements to the article.
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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After two years, 43 saw sufficient improvement in the curvature of their spines.
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Kate Snow, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
But even with the improvements, an older rider died in 2021.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Afeyan shares the organizational models and practices that work best to produce innovation, the difference between managing risk and managing uncertainty, and what separates true breakthrough innovation from everyday, incremental improvements.
—Harvard Business Review, 4 Dec. 2025
Bolon said the agency has about 30 maintenance positions unfilled, which is an improvement over previous years.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
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Kate Snow, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
But even with the improvements, an older rider died in 2021.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Afeyan shares the organizational models and practices that work best to produce innovation, the difference between managing risk and managing uncertainty, and what separates true breakthrough innovation from everyday, incremental improvements.
—Harvard Business Review, 4 Dec. 2025
Bolon said the agency has about 30 maintenance positions unfilled, which is an improvement over previous years.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvement. Accessed 8 Dec. 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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