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improvement

[ im-proov-muhnt ]

noun

  1. an act of improving or the state of being improved.
  2. a change or addition by which a thing is improved.
  3. a person or thing that represents an advance on another in excellence or achievement:

    The new landlord is a great improvement over his greedy predecessor.

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  4. a bringing into a more valuable or desirable condition, as of land or real property; betterment.

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  5. something done or added to real property that increases its value.
  6. profitable use, as of a period of time.


improvement

/ ɪˈːəԳ /

noun

  1. the act of improving or the state of being improved
  2. something that improves, esp an addition or alteration
  3. alteration of the structure, fixtures, fittings, or decor of a building without changing its function Compare conversion
  4. usually plural a building or other works on a piece of land, adding to its value
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDzi·DZmԳ noun
  • i·DZmԳ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of improvement1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English improuement, from Anglo-French emprouement “something profitable (especially exploitation of land)”; improve, -ment
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Gatwick said it needs help from third parties, including the Department for Transport, to support delivery of the conditions and improvements required to meet the target.

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Liverpool BID Company includes two business improvement districts in the city centre and represents more than 800 businesses in Liverpool.

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The Scottish government hopes that when pupils get their results on Tuesday 5 August they will show a marked improvement on last year.

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It will also significantly reduce spending on new restaurant development in 2026, but will continue with planned improvements on its current restaurant base.

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The Bureau of Engineering is poised to lose 131 positions in its department, which focuses on street and bridge improvements and major infrastructure updates.

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