im·prove·ment
Pronounced:
/ɪmˈpru:vmənt/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural im·prove·mentsMeaning:
1 [noncount] : the act of improving something : the act or process of making something better ▪ Doctors were amazed by the sudden improvement in her medical condition. ▪ His cooking needs improvement. = There's still room for improvement in his cooking.
2 [count] a : the quality of being better than before ▪ I've noticed a significant improvement in your work since the spring. b : an addition or change that makes something better or more valuable ▪ The editor made some improvements to/in the article before it was printed. ▪ They spent the money on new kitchen cabinets and other home improvements. ◊An improvement on or (chiefly US) over something is a better version of it or a better way of doing it. ▪ The food isn't fancy, but it's certainly an improvement over what we're served at school.
2 [count] a : the quality of being better than before ▪ I've noticed a significant improvement in your work since the spring. b : an addition or change that makes something better or more valuable ▪ The editor made some improvements to/in the article before it was printed. ▪ They spent the money on new kitchen cabinets and other home improvements. ◊An improvement on or (chiefly US) over something is a better version of it or a better way of doing it. ▪ The food isn't fancy, but it's certainly an improvement over what we're served at school.