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单词 improvement
释义

improvement

noun

im·​prove·​ment im-ˈprüv-mənt How to pronounce improvement (audio)
1
: the act or process of improving
2
a
: the state of being improved
especially : enhanced value or excellence
b
: an instance of such improvement : something that enhances value or excellence

Synonyms

  • advance
  • advancement
  • breakthrough
  • enhancement
  • refinement
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Example Sentences

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 Though McDaniel brought with him a reputation for employing creative, dominant running games, the Dolphins haven’t yet shown much improvement from a year ago. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2022 The connected app interface tracks the user’s posture improvement over seven days and provides helpful visuals on what percentage of their day is spent slouching vs. upright. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2022 As the Orioles embark on the final 19 games of a postseason push, any improvement against southpaw pitching could go a long way. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 The study found comparable improvement from Pascal and MitraClip. Peter Loftus, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 Jones wrote the bank is seeing improvement in customer service areas. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022 Advocates say increasing accessible housing and ramping up incentives to hire disabled individuals are key areas that need improvement. Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 16 Sep. 2022 The state report card measures continually raise expectations for all students, which is why the district’s ongoing commitment to continuous quality improvement is so vital to the overall success of the Solon Schools, the release stated. Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 Researchers found that adults 65 and older who took the common multivitamin Centrum Silver over the course of a three-year study showed more improvement on scores of overall cognition and memory than participants who took a placebo. Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

improvement

noun

im·​prove·​ment im-ˈprüv-mənt How to pronounce improvement (audio)
1
: the act or process of making something better His cooking needs improvement.
2
: increased value or excellence
I've noticed improvement in your work.
3
: an addition or change that makes something better or more valuable
We made improvements to our house.

Legal Definition

improvement

noun

im·​prove·​ment
: a usually permanent addition to or modification of real property that enhances its capital value and is distinguished from an ordinary repair in being designed to make the property more useful or valuable

improvement

noun

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!

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • advance
  • advancement
  • enhancement
  • breakthrough
  • development
  • innovation
  • refinement
  • discovery
  • increase
  • amelioration
  • strengthening
  • betterment
  • evolution
  • upswing
  • upturn
  • maturation
  • growth
  • education
  • enlightenment
  • revival
  • melioration
  • renaissance
  • uplift
  • expansion
  • boost
  • quantum leap
  • find
  • upgrade
  • ripening
  • elaboration
  • edification
  • windfall
  • civilization
  • heightening
  • perfection
  • gestation
  • uptrend
  • renascence
  • invention

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • setback
  • reduction
  • breakdown
  • decrease
  • collapse
  • deterioration
  • impediment
  • hindrance
  • decline
  • crash
  • worsening
  • failing
  • impairment
  • weakening
  • stumbling block
  • decay
  • lessening
  • degeneration
  • shortcoming
  • drawback
  • slowing
  • detriment
  • lapse
  • downgrade
  • sinking
  • diminishment
  • descent
  • decadence
  • glitch
  • declension
  • flagging
  • disablement
  • languishment
  • ebbing
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