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 Scans of his brain showed steady improvement—a little bleeding and swelling, and there was some air in his brain tissue from where the knife had been. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026 The company’s unified labor management system is expected to deliver a 5 percent to 15 percent improvement in labor costs in individual operations, with AI adding mid-single-digit productivity on top, GXO said on the earnings call. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 Today Since the transition from pensions to DC plans, there have been gradual improvements in the DC system that have improved the uptake and utilization of these retirement savings plans. — Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 October also marked a sharp improvement from September's weak jobs numbers, when just 29,000 jobs were added to the economy. — Sarah Min,sawdah Bhaimiya,sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for improvement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
  1. advance
  2. advancement
  3. enhancement
  4. breakthrough
  5. development
Noun
  • The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires businesses with 75 or more employees to give workers and the state 60 days’ advance notice of plant closures or mass layoffs.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In May, general admission passes had started at $599 and went up to $699 for Weekend 1 and $549-$649 for Weekend 2 for the advance sale.
    — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of advance
Noun
  • Announced in September, Daimler Truck's newest safety advancements include Active Cross Traffic Assist, Active Sideguard Assist 3, and improvements to its Active Drive Assist system.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The successful demonstration represents more than an advancement in drone technology.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • Councilwoman Willis has been a tough negotiator, challenging us to work with the City of Dallas transportation department to identify and fund meaningful traffic enhancements.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Greenfield resident Donald William Breeden was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • The project traces Ali’s breakthrough as a gold medal boxer through his brutal battle with Sonny Liston.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Naturally, Max Mara had plenty of representation in the room, with Fonda, Hannah Waddingham, Caylee Cowan, and breakthrough star Adria Arjona among those wearing the Italian label.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of breakthrough
Noun
  • Fort Worth is considering new restrictions on where and how data centers can be built, including a potential 90-day pause on new development, as residents raise concerns about the impact on their neighborhoods.
    — Erin Jones, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Dodgers looking for Miguel Rojas replacement Rojas already has begun the transition into his player development role with the Dodgers, working with prospects in the Arizona Fall League.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of development

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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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