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Definition improvement in British English

improvement noun

noun
/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
1

the state of being better than before, or the process of making something better than it was before

Example

The school is performing well, but we recognize the need for further improvement.

Example

There has been an improvement in relations between the two countries.

Example

Sales have shown a slight improvement this year.

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2

a change that you make to something in order to make it better

Example

home improvements

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Definition improvement in British English