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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But nationally, the report didn't find much improvement at all over that five-year span.
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 May 2026
In the meantime, Smith has some bug fixes and some minor improvements planned, as well as combat sports- and soccer-specific versions of GeoSports.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
In January, the city council approved reallocating $40,000 to support building improvements on two properties the museum acquired in July 2025.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
The milestones have come in bunches for Spry, thanks to his impeccable improvement this season alone.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 May 2026
In the meantime, Smith has some bug fixes and some minor improvements planned, as well as combat sports- and soccer-specific versions of GeoSports.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
In January, the city council approved reallocating $40,000 to support building improvements on two properties the museum acquired in July 2025.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
The milestones have come in bunches for Spry, thanks to his impeccable improvement this season alone.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvement. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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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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