improvement

noun
UK: /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
US: /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

  1. The act of making something better.

    1. We need improvement here to make it better for everyone now.
    2. There's been a significant improvement in air quality since the new regulations.

  2. A change that makes something better or more valuable.

    1. This new tool is a big improvement for working faster.
    2. These improvements to the house have significantly increased its market value.

  3. The process of becoming better.

    1. He's showing improvement in his ability to learn so fast.
    2. Continuous improvement is essential for maintaining a competitive edge in business.

Synonyms

upgrade progress development advance betterment
improvement verb

  1. To make something better.

    1. We can improve the taste adding some spice here soon.
    2. The company aims to improve customer service by providing more personalized support.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "improvement" in English means: The act of making something better., A change that makes something better or more valuable., The process of becoming better..

The phonetic transcription of "improvement" is /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ in British English and /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "improvement": upgrade, progress, development, advance, betterment.

Example usage of "improvement": "We need improvement here to make it better for everyone now.". More examples on the page.