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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 These investments include the industry’s latest advancements in screens, projection, and sound; modern seating; and enhanced concession, dining, and gathering spaces – the kinds of improvements that keep audiences coming back. — Paul Gunsky, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026 Most new drugs try to make small improvements on existing treatments, like reducing the side effects. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 Both need the city and the Northern Illinois Transit Authority to finish paying for capacity and frequency improvements that are already on the table. — Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Most of these improvements have focused on larger utility-scale storage sites such as Moss Landing. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for improvement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
  1. advance
  2. advancement
  3. enhancement
  4. breakthrough
  5. development
Noun
  • Beyond the Harvard secretarial pool, the 1970s were intoxicating time of advances for women.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Prescription drugs can delay the advance of dementia in the early stages, or treat symptoms in later stages.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of advance
Noun
  • But new aircraft deliveries and technological advancements are changing that.
    — Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Based on my experience with large-scale technology projects and complex enterprise settings, a disconnect is growing between the pace of technological advancement and the regularity of governance evaluations.
    — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • Funding for the project is included in the city’s operating and maintenance budget under community enhancement funds, according to the staff report.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Masons, carvers and conservators all work towards the preservation and enhancement and even creation of heritage, but as experience and knowledge grows so a gradual almost imperceptible transition occurs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • Representatives from the three countries held three rounds of trilateral negotiations early this year, twice in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, and once in Geneva, but the talks achieved no significant breakthroughs.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • After his initial career breakthrough, instead of making a predictable move to Music City, the Texas A&M graduate has stayed close to his roots deep in the Lone Star State.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of breakthrough
Noun
  • Other Seeds projects include the linking of extant bike paths and trails, the development of annual events that celebrate Indigenous people and culture, and even regular community cleanup activities accompanied by DJ sets.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Regardless, the failure of these large and expensive trials will almost certainly throw cold water on development of future medications in this area.
    — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of development

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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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