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step change

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noun

  1. a significant change, esp an improvement

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He calls for "unlocking a step change in housebuilding" in order to benefit London and the UK economy.

From BBC

The spokesperson said that the reduction of second-class deliveries in some areas enabled the company to "drive a step change in quality of service".

From BBC

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the US-UK deal marked "a generational step change in our relationship with the US".

From BBC

“In this next chapter, with exclusive spectrum, SpaceX will develop next generation Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, which will have a step change in performance and enable us to enhance coverage for customers wherever they are in the world.”

From Los Angeles Times

That is a clear step change for Slot and, to an extent, a surprising turn back towards the 'heavy metal' days of Klopp.

From BBC