as in advance
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
there's been a great improvement in your handwriting—I can actually read it!
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Recent Examples of improvement
And with a half-billion-dollar investment in the neighborhood already flowing in, Sanchez says his landlord doesn’t seem keen on him as a tenant anymore, despite the improvements Sanchez has made to the property: new windows, security fences, a heating system.
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
The performance improvement over the 4070 Ti Super is more muted, ranging from as little as 8 percent to as much as 20 percent in our 4K tests.
—Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
But Noem did not cite a single source supporting the conclusion of notable improvements, which contradicted her own agency’s assessment delivered less than two weeks earlier, in which Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, citing 52 sources, favored continuation of the protection status, the report said.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
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.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 8 Feb. 2025
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
The performance improvement over the 4070 Ti Super is more muted, ranging from as little as 8 percent to as much as 20 percent in our 4K tests.
—Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
But Noem did not cite a single source supporting the conclusion of notable improvements, which contradicted her own agency’s assessment delivered less than two weeks earlier, in which Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, citing 52 sources, favored continuation of the protection status, the report said.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
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.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
Noun
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That was also below a consensus forecast calling for a 1.1% advance.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fans should register for pre-sale access in advance here.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Many opted to keep some level of the digital advancements and customer care options that were created during the pandemic.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Every manufacturer often benefits from a scientific breakthrough.—
John Sviokla,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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For the breakthrough to arrive at the end of a season so often difficult to watch would, in fact, befit Nebraska basketball.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Inside the source code are some wonderful reminders of what Windows game development from 1995 to 2003 was really like.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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The program also gives their families seeds to start home gardens to cultivate Gullah land connections that have been lost to time, off-island migration, and encroaching development.—
Cynthia R. Greenlee,
Bon Appétit,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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