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 Healthcare expenditure needs to deliver measurable improvements in health and economic outcomes. — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Years of improvements in product quality, certification and repayment records have made customer receivables increasingly attractive to investors, said Sarah Malm, executive director of the off-grid solar industry association GOGLA. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Late last year, Brown set out to make a series of improvements to the restaurant to take it to the next level. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 The improvement was driven by Christian Dior, where creative director Jonathan Anderson’s first products have begun landing in stores. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 31 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
  • To simulate thwarting advances by enemy forces using the bridge, soldiers erected layers of barriers and rolled barbed wire.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • An internal skunkworks was set up in California with a brief to rethink the idea of a universal EV platform from the ground up, taking into account the advances made by EV startups and clean-sheet designs both in the US but especially China.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of advance
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  • Under such an approach, negotiations would focus first on halting the production and advancement of nuclear weapons, rather than demanding the dismantlement of North Korea's existing arsenal at the outset.
    — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Japan’s technological advancements, China continues to maintain a considerable advantage in fleet size and shipbuilding capacity.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • Wells asked the court to impose a sentencing enhancement that increased Kendall’s punishment to 50 years to life.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Wells argued for a sentence enhancement, and at the hearing on July 31, Kendall was sentenced to two consecutive sentences of 25 years to life.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • Similar models exist in other countries and are seen as important to accelerating breakthroughs and administering life-saving treatments especially for rare diseases, where there is little commercial incentive for research.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Every generation has its breakthrough technology – the innovation that promises to change how companies operate, compete and grow.
    — Brent Saunders, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of breakthrough
Noun
  • In the broader Pinnacle development, Wardle detailed more commercial space and offices coming to the area around the South Meridian library, plus a new subdivision planned for residents age 55 and older.
    — Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At one point during my tenure, my professional responsibilities included those of executive director, development director, communications director, program director and board secretary.
    — Patrick Riccards, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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