Word: Improvement

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

Definitions

• Noun: The act or process of making something better than it was before; enhancement or refinement. It can also refer to the result of this process.

Example Sentences:

• Noun (the act of improving): “The company invested heavily in research and development for product improvement.”
• Noun (result of improvement): “The new design represents a significant improvement over the previous model.”

Phrases

• “Continuous improvement” - An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes.
• “Room for improvement” - Indicating that there is space or scope to make something better.
• “To work on self-improvement” - Engaging in activities aimed at enhancing personal skills or qualities.

Example Sentences

• Noun (the act of improving): “She made considerable improvements to her public speaking skills through practice.”
• Noun (result of improvement): “The town’s infrastructure has seen dramatic improvements since last year.”

Synonyms

• Enhancement
• Betterment
• Upgrade
• Advancement
• Development
• Progress
• Optimization
• Boost
• Refinement
• Amendment