improvement, n.
(improvements)
freq. cnt. 18
(improvements)
freq. cnt. 18
the act of improving something
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 7
improvement
sample sentences
"their improvements increased the value of the property"
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tenderization, tenderisation
development
cleaning, cleansing, cleanup
correction, rectification
optimization, optimisation
perfection
reform
melioration, amelioration, betterment
self-improvement, self-reformation
clearing, clarification
enrichment
humanization, humanisation
modernization, modernisation
renovation, redevelopment, overhaul
enhancement, sweetening
upturn
ventilation, airing
repair, fixing, fix, fixture, mend, mending, reparation
stabilization, stabilisation
upgrade
a change for the better; progress in development
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 1
advance betterment improvement
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derivationally related form
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a condition superior to an earlier condition
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
improvement melioration
sample sentences
"the new school represents a great improvement"
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