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

Also, “we live in a world where productivity enhancements are exploding, and it’s inherently disinflationary,” he added.

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What we saw in 2023, people reported very high levels of both beliefs about replacement and enhancement.

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The company is investing more than $1 billion a year in what it calls “customer product enhancements” in all cabins and classes of service, it said.

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“In 10 years time, I imagine we will not even be talking about pharmacological enhancements,” D’Souza says.

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“We quickly implemented many new product attributes and enhancements, and the results are showing,” Jordan said in a statement.

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Related Words

• improvement