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 improvements are designed not only to support visitors, but also to make Martinique more accessible to investors, business partners and international operators. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 As China‘s longest public holiday of the year, overall retail data showed moderate improvement. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 One reason the Horned Frogs are getting these results in the lack of winning at the line of scrimmage, though the numbers, while below average, show a slight improvement from last season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 The rest is split between towers, runways and taxiways, and improvements at midsize airports. — Vincent E. Bianco Iii, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for improvement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
  1. advance
  2. advancement
  3. enhancement
  4. breakthrough
  5. development
Noun
  • Both public events are free, though advance reservations are required.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of advance
Noun
  • Trade tech advancements are helping those at the vanguard of the new NA movement.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to being the league’s most valuable franchise, the Valkyries now hold the record for the fastest advancement to the Finals for an expansion team, making it to the championship in only their second season.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • Davis appeared in a Nevada court on Tuesday for his sentencing in the case, with the judge handing him 20 years to life for first-degree murder and 20 years to life for a deadly weapon enhancement.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The sentence includes a 20-year mandatory enhancement for profiting off the murder, Judge Carli Kierny told the court.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • Creating breakthrough and differentiated products has always been at the heart of the business, and as the company reasserts its position in one of the most competitive markets in history, that’s true more so now than ever.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Eleazar stars as a talented actress whose career has stalled fighting for a second act years after her Hollywood breakthrough.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of breakthrough
Noun
  • Walsh will contribute across collection development, campaign concepts, styling, brand imagery and creative storytelling, working alongside the Rebecca Taylor team.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Abell Diño-Cabrera, who heads Fire & Ice Media and runs the division’s film and TV development, production, positioning and sales work, will steer the alliance for the Philippine side.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of development

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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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