Improving: meaning, definitions and examples

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improving

 

[ ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

skills enhancement

Making or becoming better; developing to a more satisfactory state.

Synonyms

advancing, developing, enhancing, progressing

Examples of usage

  • He is constantly working on improving his English language skills.
  • She believes that continuous learning is key to improving oneself.
  • We are committed to improving our customer service.
Context #2 | Verb

performance enhancement

Achieving a higher standard or quality in performance.

Synonyms

boosting, elevating, enhancing, upgrading

Examples of usage

  • The new software aims at improving the efficiency of the system.
  • Regular practice is essential for improving your musical abilities.
Context #3 | Noun

personal growth

The act of making something better or more satisfactory.

Synonyms

betterment, development, enhancement, progress

Examples of usage

  • Improving oneself requires dedication and effort.
  • The continuous improvement of processes leads to higher efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "improving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melhorando

🇮🇳 सुधारना

🇩🇪 verbessern

🇮🇩 memperbaiki

🇺🇦 покращення

🇵🇱 poprawianie

🇯🇵 改善(かいぜん)

🇫🇷 amélioration

🇪🇸 mejorando

🇹🇷 iyileştirme

🇰🇷 개선 (개선하다)

🇸🇦 تحسين

🇨🇿 zlepšování

🇸🇰 zlepšovanie

🇨🇳 改善 (gǎishàn)

🇸🇮 izboljševanje

🇮🇸 bæta

🇰🇿 жақсарту

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება

🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırma

🇲🇽 mejorando

Etymology

The word 'improving' originated from the Middle English word 'improven', which meant 'to prove or demonstrate'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify making something better or more satisfactory. The concept of improvement has been integral to human progress and development, driving individuals and societies to strive for excellence and growth.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,187, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.