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improvement
[ im-proov-muhnt ]
noun
- a change or addition by which a thing is improved.
- a person or thing that represents an advance on another in excellence or achievement:
The new landlord is a great improvement over his greedy predecessor.
Synonyms: , ,
- a bringing into a more valuable or desirable condition, as of land or real property; betterment.
Synonyms: ,
- something done or added to real property that increases its value.
- profitable use, as of a period of time.
improvement
/ ɪˈːəԳ /
noun
- the act of improving or the state of being improved
- something that improves, esp an addition or alteration
- alteration of the structure, fixtures, fittings, or decor of a building without changing its function Compare conversion
- usually plural a building or other works on a piece of land, adding to its value
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDzi·DZmԳ noun
- i·DZmԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of improvement1
Example Sentences
In his first public report released earlier last month, Dempsey raised concerns that the department’s improvements have been “slow and inconsistent,” and said conditions are worsening.
Importers may also perform some limited assembly or other improvements to goods in bonded warehouses.
The UK government has acknowledged that Wales has been underfunded on rail and says it would like to make improvements along the south Wales mainline and in north east Wales, but nothing has been confirmed.
It added funding was one of the biggest barriers to improvement and called for clearer national guidance on behaviour.
Gen. Rob Bonta issued a stark warning Tuesday to immigration detention centers across the state, notifying them they need to make “significant improvements” to comply with U.S.
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