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 The unit got off to a rocky start this season but there’s been recent improvement. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026 These steps are consistent with any institution of excellence that is constantly striving for improvement. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 According to the staff report, the study would evaluate crash patterns and identify the road users most frequently involved in crashes to help develop improvements. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 But, during the company’s first quarter 2027 earnings call with analysts, Hill identified the Jordan Brand as an area in need of improvement. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for improvement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
  1. advance
  2. advancement
  3. enhancement
  4. breakthrough
  5. development
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  • The countries have also discussed an advance payment of up to $10 billion to secure long-lead components such as reactor vessels, steam generators and reactor coolant pumps.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Will the Astros extend the series, or will the White Sox advance and continue this dream season?
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of advance
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  • And politicians began debating whether legislation is needed to rein in an industry that is racing against China and expected to drive enormous profits and technological advancements.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Some analysts warn of a pathway called recursive self-improvement, in which AI becomes increasingly effective at training itself, eliciting a cycle of rapid advancement.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • The Government Accountability Office said an earlier effort conducted six sensor-enhancement flight demonstrations in 2024 before the follow-on program was established.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • Toyota has not announced a specific new battery chemistry, range improvement or performance breakthrough from the center.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Over the past 75 years, accelerator technology has led to many cutting-edge physics breakthroughs.
    — Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of breakthrough
Noun
  • Benedict said the process would ideally take a couple of years, with much of the development time spent on design work and virtual simulations before the physical construction began.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • By coordinating manufacturing, research, and clinical development with partners like Japan, South Korea, Europe, and India, America can build a more secure but still economically viable alternative to Chinese developers.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of development

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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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