improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt 
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Examples of improvement in a Sentence
Doctors were amazed by the sudden improvement in her medical condition.
I've noticed a significant improvement in your work since the spring.
The editor made some improvements to the article before it was printed.
They spent the money on new kitchen cabinets and other home improvements.
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Perez and Hoover began discussing pitch-framing improvements before last year, which also has required daily training to break some old habits.
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Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2024
Over the years, various improvements have included lightening the herringbone-pattern oak floorboards and revamping a small and dark home theater into a light and airy media lounge.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024
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Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2024
Over the years, various improvements have included lightening the herringbone-pattern oak floorboards and revamping a small and dark home theater into a light and airy media lounge.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for improvement
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvement. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt
1
: the act or process of improving
2
a
: increased value or excellence
b
: something that adds to the value or appearance (as of a house)
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