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improver

American  
[im-proo-ver] / ɪmˈpru vər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that improves.

  2. a substance or agent added to improve a food, especially as a preservative.


Etymology

Origin of improver

First recorded in 1640–50; improve + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Badosa was overwhelmed by Qinwen Zheng, the 19-year-old rapid improver from China, 6-3, 6-2.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2022

Tesla founder Elon Musk makes a plausible argument that Tesla’s “Autopilot” is a net improver of safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 16, 2016

He proved he is hungry, a persistent improver and can handle the moment.

From Golf Digest • Dec. 5, 2012

He looks a likely improver too and I can see only the race-fit Fratellino challenging him.

From The Guardian • Apr. 23, 2010

III The improver of natural knowledge absolutely refuses to acknowledge authority, as such.

From Aphorisms and Reflections from the Works of T. H. Huxley by Huxley, T. H.

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