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
The show, organized by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Milwaukee, features more than 100 area home improvement experts for homeowners looking to upgrade or repair their homes.
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Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Howard is a classic case of a young winger showing improvement but getting squeezed in playing time.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent outsized growth in digital was driven by introducing technology other retailers have been using for years, such as software to automate the speed of stock-keeping units, AI models to show texture of apparel and improved search parameters, among other improvements.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
More recently, older adults who practiced Japanese walking for five months showed improvements in resting blood pressure, lower-limb muscle strength and VO2 max, a key indicator of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance, according to a 2025 study by a different group of scientists.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Howard is a classic case of a young winger showing improvement but getting squeezed in playing time.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent outsized growth in digital was driven by introducing technology other retailers have been using for years, such as software to automate the speed of stock-keeping units, AI models to show texture of apparel and improved search parameters, among other improvements.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
More recently, older adults who practiced Japanese walking for five months showed improvements in resting blood pressure, lower-limb muscle strength and VO2 max, a key indicator of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance, according to a 2025 study by a different group of scientists.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
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Despite the advances in AI, Duan concedes that early domestic CAE software lagged behind foreign competitors in several areas.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Every incremental advance in writing technology will accelerate progress across the entire spectrum of life science, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals, and from materials science to planetary defense; DNA synthesis is, after all, the foundational tool for engineering biology and biomanufacturing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Private investments in nuclear energy have also soared within the last year, with major tech companies including Google, Meta, and Amazon racing to secure enough power for their AI advancements.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meta said this partnership is the latest step in bringing technological advancements from the world of AI to Formula 1 and its global fan base.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The district is also seeking renewal of a 15% maintenance and operations budget override to support safety personnel, class sizes, teacher pay, specialized programming, instructional materials, and technology enhancements.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI, which is also named in the FTC inquiry, has made similar enhancements to its safety features for teens in recent weeks.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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The residency coincides with the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough release, with fans now able to experience the band in one of the world’s most technologically advanced venues.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
17 Oct. 2025
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This year, the four debut categories that make up the filmmaker new talent longlists include 12 first-time fiction feature directors, 13 first-time feature documentary directors, 16 first-time writers, and 16 breakthrough producers.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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This development made Long Island, particularly after the end of World War II, a hugely attractive location for manufacturing, retail, and, later, the service economy.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Equipped with dual Intel RealSense depth cameras, a 6-axis IMU and a modular software development kit with Python support, the 121-lb robot is built to push the boundaries of embodied AI and motion research.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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