Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with improvement in American Collocation
improvement
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
great
England’s 10-year-olds have shown a dramatic improvement in maths tests over the past decade.
small
I had an X-ray and the doctor said there was a slight improvement already.
noticeable
These proposals will make a significant improvement to the current position.
continuing
It is clear that results have risen again this year, demonstrating the continued improvements in education.
slow or gradual
Then there was a gradual improvement in his work, particularly in science.
rapid
After a few sessions of therapy there was a rapid improvement in his condition.
general
The inspectors noted an overall improvement on the previous year.
necessary
The revenue raised would go into much-needed improvements in public transport.
recent
Recent technical improvements means that a better solution is available.
possible or planned
Other suggested improvements included a greater police presence and better street lighting.
of a particular type
Recycling has the potential to create jobs and achieve environmental improvement.
make an improvement
Her mission is to achieve a lasting improvement in her quality of life.
cause an improvement
None of these variations of the basic design yielded any great improvements.
notice an improvement
The doctor said that if I didn’t notice an improvement we would try a different drug.
show an improvement
The overall pass rates showed a marginal improvement.
be an improvement
This represented a 13 per cent improvement in profitability.
experience an improvement
The area around the harbour is currently undergoing improvement.
want or need improvement
The actual wording of the report needs improvement.
suggest an improvement
If you would like to suggest improvements to our website we would be happy to hear from you.
encourage improvement
Feedback should promote learning and facilitate improvement.
promise an improvement
I can report today that the promised improvements in the system are being delivered.
The present service is good but there is always room for improvement.