improvement (Meaning)
improvement (n)
a change for the better; progress in development
the act of improving something
a condition superior to an earlier condition
improvement (n.)
The act of improving; advancement or growth; promotion in desirable qualities; progress toward what is better; melioration; as, the improvement of the mind, of land, roads, etc.
The act of making profitable use or applicaton of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; a turning to good account; practical application, as of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.
The state of being improved; betterment; advance; also, that which is improved; as, the new edition is an improvement on the old.
Increase; growth; progress; advance.
Valuable additions or betterments, as buildings, clearings, drains, fences, etc., on premises.
A useful addition to, or modification of, a machine, manufacture, or composition.
Synonyms & Antonyms of improvement
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Antonyms:
- lapse
- decline
- failing
- lessening
- downgrade
- degeneration
- worsening
- sinking
- drawback
- detriment
- impairment
- shortcoming
- shortcoming
- degeneration
- decadence
- descent
- weakening
- drawback
- stumbling block
- decline
- stumbling block
- detriment
- sinking
- decay
- decay
- weakening
- slowing
- worsening
- decadence
- downgrade
- impairment
- descent
- slowing
- failing
- lessening
- lapse
Synonyms:
- quantum leap
- betterment
- upswing
- expansion
- boost
- upturn
- renaissance
- perfection
- uplift
- heightening
- melioration
- evolution
- windfall
- education
- find
- elaboration
- revival
- upgrade
- enlightenment
- maturation
- edification
- growth
- strengthening
- uptrend
- civilization
- amelioration
- ripening
- gestation
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improvement Sentence Examples
- The student's test scores showed remarkable improvement after consistent studying.
- The new fitness regime resulted in significant improvement in cardiovascular health.
- The company implemented technology enhancements that led to an improvement in efficiency.
- The doctor's prescribed medication contributed to a gradual improvement in the patient's symptoms.
- The team worked collaboratively to identify areas for improvement in the project plan.
- Sustainable practices have resulted in an improvement in environmental impact.
- The therapy sessions provided valuable insights that fostered improvement in the client's emotional well-being.
- The government's economic policies aimed to promote improvement in living standards.
- Continuous feedback and support helped drive improvement in the employee's performance.
- Technological advancements have brought about significant improvement in healthcare services.
FAQs About the word improvement
a change for the better; progress in development, the act of improving something, a condition superior to an earlier conditionThe act of improving; advancement
breakthrough,advance, development, enhancement, advancement,innovation, discovery, refinement, increase, quantum leap
reduction, impediment, crash, hindrance, hindrance, breakdown, collapse, crash, decrease, setback
The student's test scores showed remarkable improvement after consistent studying.
The new fitness regime resulted in significant improvement in cardiovascular health.
The company implemented technology enhancements that led to an improvement in efficiency.
The doctor's prescribed medication contributed to a gradual improvement in the patient's symptoms.
