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 Conditions will stay in Code Purple or Code Red - a one level improvement - into the afternoon, with health officials urging residents to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outside, or move activities indoors. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 17 July 2026 According to the California Association of Realtors’ latest home sales and price report, the Golden State’s housing market showed signs of improvement in June. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Consumers can start reversing hair age in 3 months, with improvements in as little as 1 month. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 In the run-up to Spain's 2023 Women's World Cup victory, players again called for improvements to the women's national team training and resources, with 15 players asking not to receive a national team call-up until the federation made changes. — Madeline Fox, NPR, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for improvement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
  1. advance
  2. advancement
  3. enhancement
  4. breakthrough
  5. development
Noun
  • Pilot program advances The DOE Reactor Pilot Program is designed to shorten the timeline for bringing advanced reactor concepts from development into real-world operation through streamlined testing and regulatory pathways.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • But even as those capabilities advance, human expertise won’t become less important.
    — Tony Bates, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of advance
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  • Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Or the pressure to adopt AI may lead some workers to either seek jobs that do not involve those new advancements or retire altogether.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • They can be triggered by something as small as a single word, a passing comment, or a seemingly harmless decision or, as with Steve and Lilly, a seemingly appropriate request for clarification or small enhancement.
    — Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • These software enhancements are expected to be important as the MQ-25A progresses through further development stages.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • As Jonas tries to get work done upstairs, he is repeatedly disturbed by his mother, who is obnoxiously kvelling about his scientific breakthroughs to a neighbor in the yard.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • Prior to the breakthrough, delays of this kind would force changes to be made for commercial flights.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Definition of breakthrough
Noun
  • Artists displayed photos of original Miami spots and newer city developments crossing over into local areas, like Waymos and tourist traps.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • But despite growing international demand for Chinese goods, domestic consumption remains a critical weak spot in the nation’s economic development.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of development

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