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improvements

 

[ ɪmˈpruːvmənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in business

Improvements refer to enhancements or changes made to a product, process, or system in order to increase efficiency, effectiveness, or quality.

Synonyms

enhancements, modifications, upgrades

Examples of usage

  • Implementing improvements to the manufacturing process resulted in higher productivity.
  • The software update included several improvements to the user interface.
  • The company is constantly seeking ways to make improvements to their customer service.
  • The improvements made to the website led to an increase in user engagement.
  • Continuous improvements are essential for staying competitive in the market.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Improvements can also refer to changes or developments that lead to progress or better conditions.

Synonyms

advancements, developments, progress

Examples of usage

  • The improvements in healthcare have significantly increased life expectancy.
  • The city has seen great improvements in public transportation over the years.
  • Educational improvements are necessary for the future success of our society.
  • Technological improvements have revolutionized the way we live and work.
  • Social improvements are needed to create a more equitable society.

Translations

Translations of the word "improvements" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melhorias

🇮🇳 सुधार

🇩🇪 Verbesserungen

🇮🇩 perbaikan

🇺🇦 покращення

🇵🇱 ulepszenia

🇯🇵 改善

🇫🇷 améliorations

🇪🇸 mejoras

🇹🇷 iyileştirmeler

🇰🇷 개선

🇸🇦 تحسينات

🇨🇿 vylepšení

🇸🇰 zlepšenia

🇨🇳 改进

🇸🇮 izboljšave

🇮🇸 umbætur

🇰🇿 жақсартулар

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესებები

🇦🇿 təkmilləşdirmələr

🇲🇽 mejoras

Etymology

The word 'improvements' originated from the verb 'improve,' which comes from the Old French word 'emprover,' meaning 'to turn to profit.' The concept of improvement has been integral to human progress, with societies constantly seeking ways to enhance their quality of life through advancements in various fields.

See also: improv, improvable, improve, improved, improvement, improver, improving, improvise.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,164, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.