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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The federal complaint alleged that billing for upkeep and improvements to the Amadea from September 2021 to April 2022 tallied more than $1.3 million.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Scott said that the two carried out the affair without Erin knowing by disguising their intimate meetings as trips to the home improvement store Lowe's.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
With a robust installer network and over 15 million annual installations, Resideo is well-positioned to expand its portfolio and accelerate product development, leveraging its scale and operational discipline to drive margin improvement and long-term shareholder value.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life have announced major improvements coming to this year's multi-day music festivals, which are held annually at the Highlands Festival Grounds, 937 Phillips Lane.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Scott said that the two carried out the affair without Erin knowing by disguising their intimate meetings as trips to the home improvement store Lowe's.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
With a robust installer network and over 15 million annual installations, Resideo is well-positioned to expand its portfolio and accelerate product development, leveraging its scale and operational discipline to drive margin improvement and long-term shareholder value.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life have announced major improvements coming to this year's multi-day music festivals, which are held annually at the Highlands Festival Grounds, 937 Phillips Lane.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 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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