Enhancement: meaning, definitions and examples

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enhancement

 

[ ɪnˈhænsmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software development

A process of improving the quality or performance of a software product. Enhancements can include new features, bug fixes, and performance optimizations.

Synonyms

improvement, refinement, upgrade

Examples of usage

  • Continuous enhancement of the software product is crucial for staying competitive in the market.
  • After the latest enhancement, the application's performance has significantly improved.
Context #2 | Noun

general

An increase or improvement in something.

Synonyms

advancement, boost, improvement

Examples of usage

  • The enhancement of our customer service has led to higher satisfaction rates.
  • She underwent a series of enhancements to her skills through training programs.
Context #3 | Noun

cosmetics

A cosmetic treatment or procedure performed to improve the appearance of a person.

Synonyms

beautification, cosmetic procedure

Examples of usage

  • She opted for a lip enhancement to achieve fuller lips.
  • The enhancement of her features through makeup was remarkable.

Translations

Translations of the word "enhancement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melhoria

🇮🇳 सुधार

🇩🇪 Verbesserung

🇮🇩 peningkatan

🇺🇦 покращення

🇵🇱 ulepszenie

🇯🇵 改善 (kaizen)

🇫🇷 amélioration

🇪🇸 mejora

🇹🇷 iyileştirme

🇰🇷 개선 (gaeseon)

🇸🇦 تحسين (tahsīn)

🇨🇿 zlepšení

🇸🇰 zlepšenie

🇨🇳 改进 (gǎijìn)

🇸🇮 izboljšanje

🇮🇸 umbætur

🇰🇿 жақсарту

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება (gaumjobeseba)

🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırma

🇲🇽 mejora

Etymology

The word 'enhancement' originated from the verb 'enhance', which came from the Old French word 'enhaucier', meaning 'to raise or lift'. The concept of improvement and making something better has been central to the usage of 'enhancement'. Over time, it has been adopted in various fields, including technology, cosmetics, and general improvements in quality or performance.

See also: enhance, enhanceable, enhanced, enhancements, enhancer, enhancing.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,046 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.