improvement
[ im-proov-muhnt ]
/ ɪmˈpruv mənt /
noun
a change or addition by which a thing is improved.
a person or thing that represents an advance on another in excellence or achievement: The new landlord is a great improvement over his greedy predecessor.
a bringing into a more valuable or desirable condition, as of land or real property; betterment.
something done or added to real property that increases its value.
profitable use, as of a period of time.
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Origin of improvement
SYNONYMS FOR improvement
OTHER WORDS FROM improvement
non·im·prove·ment, nounpre·im·prove·ment, nounWords nearby improvement
improper integral, impropriate, impropriety, improv, improve, improvement, improve on, improver, improvident, improvisation, improvisator
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British Dictionary definitions for improvement
improvement
/ (ɪmˈpruːvmənt) /
noun
the act of improving or the state of being improved
something that improves, esp an addition or alteration
alteration of the structure, fixtures, fittings, or decor of a building without changing its functionCompare conversion (def. 9)
(usually plural) Australian and NZ a building or other works on a piece of land, adding to its value
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