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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  • But despite the benefits of community advancement, much of the industry remains rooted in a transactional model, especially as project costs rise and budgets tighten.
    — Jon Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Shoppers are likely not thinking about the genetic advancements made in the dairy industry.
    — Isabelle LaBianco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • Rivian plans further enhancements, including Sirius XM and Level 3 self-driving capabilities for Autonomy+ later this year.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Our goal is earlier identification of needs, stronger prevention efforts and enhancements to our continuous quality improvement processes.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 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
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  • The development will also include a nine-story tower with a four story garage, and four stories of office space, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Preservationists, meanwhile, worried about the impact of taller new development on Washington Avenue’s historic scale, typically running to one or two stories in most places.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of development

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