noun

improvement

ihm-PROOV-muhnt

noun

A change that makes something better, or the process of becoming better.

"There's been a real improvement in his attitude lately."

"The team made several improvements to the app based on user feedback."

How to Use Improvement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA change for the better, or the act of making something better.

Common pairings

show improvement home improvement room for improvement

improvements plural

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From Anglo-Norman emprouwement; equivalent to improve + -ment.

improval amelioration

worsening deterioration disimprovement

deterioration worsening

cement element clement pavement tenement amusement statement agreement excrement amazement atonement implement

improval amelioration worsening deterioration disimprovement