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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Anything that is imperfect has room for improvement.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
The numbers fluctuate over the years, but, as a broad trend, the improvement in pass completion and the number of passes made per game over the past decade was accompanied by a significant rise in goals scored and, in particular, the proportion of goals scored from open play.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
That starts with selecting the right work processes to automate first; this can increase buy-in because these improvements will make employees’ jobs easier.
—Erik Roth, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Despite these recent improvements, green sea turtles are still well below their historic numbers and face continuing threats including habitat loss and climate change.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
The numbers fluctuate over the years, but, as a broad trend, the improvement in pass completion and the number of passes made per game over the past decade was accompanied by a significant rise in goals scored and, in particular, the proportion of goals scored from open play.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
That starts with selecting the right work processes to automate first; this can increase buy-in because these improvements will make employees’ jobs easier.
—Erik Roth, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Despite these recent improvements, green sea turtles are still well below their historic numbers and face continuing threats including habitat loss and climate change.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 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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