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Definition of Improvement
1. Noun. A change for the better; progress in development.
Exact synonyms: Advance, Betterment
Specialized synonyms: Resurgence, Revitalisation, Revitalization, Revival, Revivification, Elaboration, Refinement, Accommodation, Adjustment, Fitting, Conservation, Preservation, Recovery
Generic synonyms: Shift, Transformation, Transmutation
Derivative terms: Advance, Advance, Better, Improve
Specialized synonyms: Resurgence, Revitalisation, Revitalization, Revival, Revivification, Elaboration, Refinement, Accommodation, Adjustment, Fitting, Conservation, Preservation, Recovery
Generic synonyms: Shift, Transformation, Transmutation
Derivative terms: Advance, Advance, Better, Improve
2. Noun. The act of improving something. "Their improvements increased the value of the property"
Generic synonyms: Change Of State
Specialized synonyms: Tenderisation, Tenderization, Development, Cleaning, Cleansing, Cleanup, Correction, Rectification, Optimisation, Optimization, Perfection, Reform, Amelioration, Betterment, Melioration, Self-improvement, Self-reformation, Clarification, Clearing, Enrichment, Humanisation, Humanization, Modernisation, Modernization, Overhaul, Redevelopment, Renovation, Enhancement, Sweetening, Upturn, Airing, Ventilation, Fix, Fixing, Fixture, Mend, Mending, Repair, Reparation, Stabilisation, Stabilization, Upgrade
Derivative terms: Improve
Specialized synonyms: Tenderisation, Tenderization, Development, Cleaning, Cleansing, Cleanup, Correction, Rectification, Optimisation, Optimization, Perfection, Reform, Amelioration, Betterment, Melioration, Self-improvement, Self-reformation, Clarification, Clearing, Enrichment, Humanisation, Humanization, Modernisation, Modernization, Overhaul, Redevelopment, Renovation, Enhancement, Sweetening, Upturn, Airing, Ventilation, Fix, Fixing, Fixture, Mend, Mending, Repair, Reparation, Stabilisation, Stabilization, Upgrade
Derivative terms: Improve
3. Noun. A condition superior to an earlier condition. "The new school represents a great improvement"
Exact synonyms: Melioration
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Specialized synonyms: Betterment, Development, Reformation, Refurbishment, Renovation, Restoration
Antonyms: Decline
Derivative terms: Improve, Meliorate, Meliorate
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Specialized synonyms: Betterment, Development, Reformation, Refurbishment, Renovation, Restoration
Antonyms: Decline
Derivative terms: Improve, Meliorate, Meliorate
Definition of Improvement
1. n. The act of improving; advancement or growth; promotion in desirable qualities; progress toward what is better; melioration; as, the improvement of the mind, of land, roads, etc.
Definition of Improvement
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Improvement
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