Definitions

improvement

[im-proov-muhnt] / ɪmˈpruv mənt /

NOUN

bettering; something bettered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance advancement change development enhancement gain growth increase progress recovery renovation revision rise upgrade

STRONG

amelioration amendment augmentation betterment civilization correction cultivation elevation enrichment furtherance meliorism preferment progression promotion rally reclamation rectification reformation regeneration upbeat

WEAK

upswing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease deterioration diminishment failure halt loss retreat retrogression stagnation stop stoppage

STRONG

demotion worsening

WEAK

damage diminishing harm hurt injury weakening

Example Sentences

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In a statement, White Ribbon said its accreditation was about organisations "delivering a three-year action plan that works towards improvement" and is "not a statement about, or endorsement of, individuals connected to that organisation".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead, 2026 is more likely to be a recovery year, he said, with investors needing time and a sustained improvement in momentum before they return in force.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The company said it expects a slight organic improvement in current operating margin compared with 17.7% in fiscal 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

There are also signs of improvement in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Despite the woman’s best efforts, no one seemed to make any significant improvement.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Vocabulary lists containing improvement

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