Improvement: meaning, definitions and examples
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improvement
[ ɪmˈpruːvmənt ]
general
The action of making something better; the process of becoming or making something better.
Synonyms
betterment, enhancement, upgrade
Examples of usage
- There is always room for improvement in our work.
- She suggested some improvements to the design.
business
An increase in the value or quality of something.
Synonyms
advancement, development, progress
Examples of usage
- The company saw a significant improvement in sales this quarter.
- The new software update resulted in an improvement in efficiency.
sports
The action of a player or team getting better at a particular skill or aspect of the game.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His improvement in shooting accuracy has been impressive this season.
- The coach praised the team for their continuous improvement in defense.
Translations
Translations of the word "improvement" in other languages:
🇵🇹 melhoria
🇮🇳 सुधार
🇩🇪 Verbesserung
🇮🇩 peningkatan
🇺🇦 покращення
🇵🇱 poprawa
🇯🇵 改善 (kaizen)
🇫🇷 amélioration
🇪🇸 mejora
🇹🇷 iyileştirme
🇰🇷 개선 (gaeseon)
🇸🇦 تحسين (tahseen)
🇨🇿 zlepšení
🇸🇰 zlepšenie
🇨🇳 改进 (gǎijìn)
🇸🇮 izboljšava
🇮🇸 bæting
🇰🇿 жақсарту
🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება (gaumjobeseba)
🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırma
🇲🇽 mejora
Word origin
The word 'improvement' originated from the Old French word 'amendement', which means the action of mending or repairing. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of improvement has always been linked to the idea of progress and making things better. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings across various fields such as business, sports, and personal development.
See also: improv, improvable, improve, improved, improvements, improver, improving, improvise.