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
At the same time, improvements in fill factor often reduced voltage.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The plan includes updating and modernizing its facilities, several of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years.
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Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
For skin, most clinical studies report visible improvement at the four-to-six-week mark, with fuller results closer to 12 weeks.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Renters, meanwhile, have seen little improvement in affordability.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The plan includes updating and modernizing its facilities, several of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years.
—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
For skin, most clinical studies report visible improvement at the four-to-six-week mark, with fuller results closer to 12 weeks.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Renters, meanwhile, have seen little improvement in affordability.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for improvement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
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But compared to devastating events that arrive suddenly with little notice, scientists know well in advance that El Niño is coming.
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Powell said China has such operations lined up and planned well in advance and waits for such triggering events.
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Audit your current succession planning process this quarter and implement a mechanism that allows employees to self-nominate for advancement opportunities, ensuring that career trajectories are shaped by direct employee input rather than managerial assumptions.
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements.
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With this uptick in usage, Google hasn’t seen a reduction of headcount – companies are leaning into AI as an enhancement tool.
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The final battle sees an emotional breakthrough for Kara and Ruthye, but also a very final moment for Krem.
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The pair denied Sri Lanka a breakthrough after resuming from an overnight 271-5.
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With the rapid development of AI technology, however, smart glasses are becoming slimmer, less noticeable, while integrating AI models that can operate independently with connectivity, raising concerns not only about exam integrity, but also about broader privacy risks.
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The Mets replaced Mendoza with Green, who has been the organization’s senior vice president of player development since 2023.
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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