improving

im·prove

I0068000 (ĭm-pro͞ov′)v. im·proved, im·prov·ing, im·proves v.tr.1. To raise to a more desirable or more excellent quality or condition; make better: Exercise can improve your health.2. To increase the productivity or value of (land or property): improved the house by adding a bathroom.v.intr.1. To become better: Economic conditions are improving.2. To make beneficial additions or changes: You can improve on the translation of that text.

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[Middle English improwen, to enclose land for cultivation, from Anglo-Norman emprouwer, to turn to profit : Old French en-, causative pref. (from Latin in-; see in-²) + Old French prou, profit (from Late Latin prōde, advantageous; see proud).]

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im·prov′a·ble adj.im·prov′a·bly adv.

improving

(ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ) adjbecoming bettertending to educate or edifymaking things better

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improving - getting higher or more vigorous; "its an up market"; "an improving economy"uprising - advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status; "a rising trend"; "a rising market"

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