enhancement

American  

[en-hans-muhnt, -hahns-] / ɛnˈhæns mənt, -ˈhɑns- /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• self-enhancement noun

Etymology

Origin of enhancement

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

Example Sentences

Science fiction set in the 2050s is full of examples of humans using technological enhancements to feel fitter, happier and more productive.

From BBC

Ms. Parton, with her artificial enhancements and natural intelligence, puts AI in a new light.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts are increasingly optimistic about Alphabet’s 2026 outlook, citing AI’s enhancement of Google’s search tools.

From Barron's

With recurring characters, for instance, only the version appearing in a given threshold year enters the public domain 95 years later; subsequent alternations or enhancements retain protection until their term is up.

From Los Angeles Times

The distillery will stay closed while the firm takes "the opportunity to invest in site enhancements," it told to the BBC in a statement on Sunday.

From BBC

Related Words

• improvement