improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt 
Synonyms
Examples of improvement in a Sentence
Doctors were amazed by the sudden improvement in her medical condition.
I've noticed a significant improvement in your work since the spring.
The editor made some improvements to the article before it was printed.
They spent the money on new kitchen cabinets and other home improvements.
Recent Examples on the Web
The proposed interchange improvements would create a diverging diamond interchange, according to the memo.
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Carter projects to play the point at the next level, and the improvement throughout his collegiate career bodes well for his NBA future.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 27 June 2024
If the three-point improvement is real, Carter has a chance to be one of the best players to come out of the 2024 Draft.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 27 June 2024
Among the items included in the budget are: $100 million to help the Michigan State Housing Development Authority increase housing stock and affordability through the construction of new single-family and multiunit homes, renovation of existing units, and improvement of energy efficiency.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Carter projects to play the point at the next level, and the improvement throughout his collegiate career bodes well for his NBA future.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 27 June 2024
If the three-point improvement is real, Carter has a chance to be one of the best players to come out of the 2024 Draft.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 27 June 2024
Among the items included in the budget are: $100 million to help the Michigan State Housing Development Authority increase housing stock and affordability through the construction of new single-family and multiunit homes, renovation of existing units, and improvement of energy efficiency.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvement. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.
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improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt
1
: the act or process of improving
2
a
: increased value or excellence
b
: something that adds to the value or appearance (as of a house)
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