improvement

noun

im-ˈprüv-mənt How to pronounce improvement (audio)
Definition of improvementnext
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 Second Act Re-Edits There were noticeable improvements made to the film’s second act. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 Anthropic also reports improvements in scientific research, particularly in life sciences. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 While Jim was stunned by the research, any improvement in Copilot could make Microsoft's software offerings more attractive. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 July 2026 In practice, that means finding improvements by rearranging machines, charting new workflows, and adding automation—not pushing workers to rush. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for improvement
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  1. advance
  2. advancement
  3. enhancement
  4. breakthrough
  5. development
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  • Since the late 1990s, a second transformation has been driven by industry consolidation, advances in technology and increasingly sophisticated supply chains.
    — Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Better virtual practice could also support advances like this new AI brain that helps robots move more like humans, especially when a task requires precise hand movements.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of advance
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  • But despite the benefits of community advancement, much of the industry remains rooted in a transactional model, especially as project costs rise and budgets tighten.
    — Jon Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Shoppers are likely not thinking about the genetic advancements made in the dairy industry.
    — Isabelle LaBianco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Definition of advancement
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  • Rivian plans further enhancements, including Sirius XM and Level 3 self-driving capabilities for Autonomy+ later this year.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Our goal is earlier identification of needs, stronger prevention efforts and enhancements to our continuous quality improvement processes.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • The news of a would-be deal breakthrough arrives three months after the first round of bids were submitted in April to investment bank Moelis & Co, which handled the auction process.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • Goh believes Southeast Asian cinema’s next breakthrough will depend not only on growing global interest, but also on solving longstanding financing and distribution challenges.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of breakthrough
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  • The development will also include a nine-story tower with a four story garage, and four stories of office space, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Preservationists, meanwhile, worried about the impact of taller new development on Washington Avenue’s historic scale, typically running to one or two stories in most places.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
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