improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt 
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Examples of improvement in a Sentence
Doctors were amazed by the sudden improvement in her medical condition.
I've noticed a significant improvement in your work since the spring.
The editor made some improvements to the article before it was printed.
They spent the money on new kitchen cabinets and other home improvements.
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But there is still room for improvement, and the challenges that the league has faced in some markets are also bound to inform decisions on potential expansion — which is not guaranteed, but could come as soon as next season.
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Carol Schram, Forbes, 8 Feb. 2025
Some of the positives noted have been less intakes for juveniles at the jail, and improvement in bed placement at Carver County for many juveniles in need of secure detention.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
State of play: The House Commerce Committee OK'd a bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Weninger (R-Chandler) that would allow the team to pay for repairs, maintenance and improvements with sales taxes from transactions at the ballpark and income taxes from its employees.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
The company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $121.9 million, an improvement from the $230.3 million loss in the prior year.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
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Carol Schram, Forbes, 8 Feb. 2025
Some of the positives noted have been less intakes for juveniles at the jail, and improvement in bed placement at Carver County for many juveniles in need of secure detention.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
State of play: The House Commerce Committee OK'd a bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Weninger (R-Chandler) that would allow the team to pay for repairs, maintenance and improvements with sales taxes from transactions at the ballpark and income taxes from its employees.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
The company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $121.9 million, an improvement from the $230.3 million loss in the prior year.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvement. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt
1
: the act or process of improving
2
a
: increased value or excellence
b
: something that adds to the value or appearance (as of a house)
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