as in advance
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
there's been a great improvement in your handwriting—I can actually read it!
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Recent Examples of improvement
Given that Apple shipped about 18 million sets of wireless headphones in the first quarter alone, according to Canalys, the company's entry into the market will expose a wider subset of customers to improvements translation tech has made in recent years.
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
And even with those improvements, the 450SS's 2026 MSRP only goes up from $5,500 to $5,699, which, considering the whole package, is still terrific value.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
That translates to up to a 50% improvement in production speed compared to current cycle times, turning additive manufacturing into a serious advantage for satellite constellations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Everton sit alongside their Merseyside rivals for the second-best improvement (+4).
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
And even with those improvements, the 450SS's 2026 MSRP only goes up from $5,500 to $5,699, which, considering the whole package, is still terrific value.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
That translates to up to a 50% improvement in production speed compared to current cycle times, turning additive manufacturing into a serious advantage for satellite constellations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Everton sit alongside their Merseyside rivals for the second-best improvement (+4).
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
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The main advances came under Gustavo Alfaro and Sanchez, who many saw as slightly unfortunate to lose his job in the wake of the 2024 Copa America.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Multiple drivers fueling cost surge Some of the increases are due to advances in medical science.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Soldier feedback from the event is shaping ongoing enhancements to ensure warfighter readiness and operational relevance in dynamic threat environments, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said the criminal complaint includes a charging enhancement for the use of a gun.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Comb of many colors At the core of the breakthrough is an optical parametric oscillator (OPO), a resonator that converts incoming laser light into new frequencies using a nonlinear crystal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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When the next breakthrough enters the doctor’s office—whether AI, gene therapy, or an unimagined technology—trust will remain the essential ingredient that determines whether medicine heals not just illness, but healthcare itself.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some kinds of difficulty are essential for mental development, just as physical resistance is essential for building muscle.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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