enhancement

[en-hans-muhnt, -hahns-]

noun

1. the state or quality of being elevated, heightened, or increased, as in quality, degree, intensity, or value.

   The latest update brings many performance enhancements, finishing touches, and bug fixes.

   Combining solar power systems with energy storage promises significant cost savings and value enhancements for both technologies.

Other Word Forms

• self-enhancement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enhancement¹

enhance ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

A press release issued in July attributed the improvement to “focused technology enhancements and process engineering.”

From Los Angeles Times

He says the band started playing around with audio enhancements in 1985 and cites the “Girls Girls Girls” track “Wild Side” as a “perfect example” with its sequenced guitar parts.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Summer said: "If the prosecution can persuade the judge to impose a terrorism enhancement as well, then the guidelines say he's got to give a 90-year sentence."

From BBC

Gehry has for several years proposed enhancements to Disney that have fallen on deaf ears.

From Los Angeles Times

While a hate enhancement was never charged in the vandalism case, it led to the execution of warrants on the officers’ cellphones that unveiled the texts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• improvement