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improvementnoun [ C or U ] uk
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B1 an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better: improvement in We expect to see some improvement in the economy. home improvementsimprovement on These white walls are a big improvement on that disgusting old wallpaper. He's been having treatment for two months now without any improvement.
More examplesFewer examplesThere's been a definite improvement in your English since you arrived.Billy's work at school has shown signs of improvement this year.Local parents successfully campaigned for safety improvements at the playground.The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women's pay over the past few years.The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial effect on the company as a whole.
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the process of making something better or of getting better: [ C ] We made some improvements to the house before selling it. [ U ] There’s been no improvement in his condition.
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[ U ] the fact of something getting better, or the act of making something better: constant/continued/significant improvement signs of improvement need/show/see improvement August appeared to show improvement in the job market. improvement on/over sth It is unlikely that the current year will see any improvement on the $2.19bn net profit achieved in the year to June. areas/opportunities/room for improvement
[ C ] a situation that is better than it was before, or a change that makes a situation better: 21% improvement in annual profits performance/product/quality improvementsimprovement to/in sth They plan to make incremental improvements to existing products and services. See also
capital improvement
continuous improvement
home improvement
process improvement
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Examples of improvement
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Demonstration of these improvements is planned for the near future.
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Models by definition are simply representations and are liable to change and constant improvement.
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We incline to think that the latter change, in contrast to the former, represents a cognitive improvement in our condition.
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The behaviorally oriented intervention produced significant reductions in coercive parenting and improvements in positive parenting.
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Experiments evaluating the effects of isoproteronol on tissue removed from the heart at surgery demonstrated initial inhibition of contraction with improvements over time.
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These improvements in the outcome of pregnancy, nonetheless, concomitantly increase the genetic risk in the surviving population.
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Technology facilitates aspects of our teaching environment and practice that make these improvements possible.
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It is supposed that these improvements of clinical symptoms are based on inhibition of vasoconstriction and platelet aggregation in pulmonary circulation.
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These improvements could also complement and even enhance the benefits of drugs that help with the symptoms of dementia.
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Participants in both intervention and control groups showed significant improvement in mood symptoms over time.
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Differential improvements in schizophrenia symptoms and relapse rates (hospitalization) observed in subjects on olanzapine can partially explain current findings.
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Alternatively, a manualized and structured therapy may have brought about more improvement or a therapy using a different theoretical orientation.
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Moreover, the researchers observed that improvement in attentional skills tended to be associated with a reduction in aggression and higher sociability.
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The results showed significant improvement after training across age groups.
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The farmers provided various suggestions for possible improvements in the distribution of available irrigation water.
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business improvement districtThe nature of the activities of the business improvement district and the levy must be set out before the vote.
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civic improvementThe popular clamour was for housing at all costs, and not civic improvement.
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comprehensive improvementSubsidy is payable where insulation forms part of a comprehensive improvement scheme or is provided to meet the special needs of elderly or disabled tenants.
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improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt
Synonyms of improvement
1
: the act or process of improving
2
a
: the state of being improved
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: enhanced value or excellence
b
: an instance of such improvement : something that enhances value or excellence
Synonyms
advance
advancement
breakthrough
enhancement
refinement
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Examples of improvement in a Sentence
Doctors were amazed by the sudden improvement in her medical condition.
I've noticed a significant improvement in your work since the spring.
The editor made some improvements to the article before it was printed.
They spent the money on new kitchen cabinets and other home improvements.
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Lowe’s: The home improvement giant projected total sales of $84 billion to $85 billion for 2024 in fourth-quarter results reported on Tuesday.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
By paying attention to customer needs and preferences, a company can identify improvement opportunities, adjust its offerings and remain competitive and well-positioned.
—Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The studios must take the local negotiations seriously and be responsive with meaningful improvements.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Mar. 2024
The general obligation bond is the city's first in nearly two decades and will fund new fire and police stations, parks and roadway improvements.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
Essentially, the government is putting Boeing on a performance improvement plan.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024
All of these advantages would fit nicely into any laptop, but with Apple so far behind displays used by its competitors, just matching them would be a huge improvement for the MacBook platform.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
Appearing before the City Council on Friday, Szabo said that if the measure passes, city leaders will need to determine whether some construction projects should be shelved to make way for the bike lanes and sidewalk improvements that would be required.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2024
Admittedly, there is a substantial amount of work to be done and undone but there is hope for the continued improvement of diagnosis and treatment in the Black communities nationwide.
—Camryn J. Wells, Parents, 17 Feb. 2024
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circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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: a usually permanent addition to or modification of real property that enhances its capital value and is distinguished from an ordinary repair in being designed to make the property more useful or valuable
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improvement
noun
Definition of improvement
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!
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
advance
advancement
enhancement
breakthrough
development
innovation
refinement
discovery
increase
amelioration
strengthening
betterment
evolution
upswing
upturn
growth
maturation
education
expansion
revival
enlightenment
find
uplift
boost
melioration
quantum leap
elaboration
upgrade
renaissance
ripening
civilization
edification
perfection
gestation
windfall
heightening
uptrend
renascence
invention
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
setback
breakdown
reduction
collapse
decrease
crash
impediment
deterioration
hindrance
decline
failing
worsening
stumbling block
decay
weakening
impairment
degeneration
lessening
lapse
slowing
sinking
drawback
detriment
downgrade
shortcoming
descent
decadence
declension
diminishment
glitch
disablement
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B1 an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better: improvement in We expect to see some improvement in the economy. home improvementsimprovement on These white walls are a big improvement on that disgusting old wallpaper. He's been having treatment for two months now without any improvement.
More examplesFewer examplesThere's been a definite improvement in your English since you arrived.Billy's work at school has shown signs of improvement this year.Local parents successfully campaigned for safety improvements at the playground.The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women's pay over the past few years.The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial effect on the company as a whole.
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Becoming better
a step up idiom
alive
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bloom
blossom
blossom into something
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heal
marginal
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the process of making something better or of getting better: [ C ] We made some improvements to the house before selling it. [ U ] There’s been no improvement in his condition.
(Definition of improvement from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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[ U ] the fact of something getting better, or the act of making something better: constant/continued/significant improvement signs of improvement need/show/see improvement August appeared to show improvement in the job market. improvement on/over sth It is unlikely that the current year will see any improvement on the $2.19bn net profit achieved in the year to June. areas/opportunities/room for improvement
[ C ] a situation that is better than it was before, or a change that makes a situation better: 21% improvement in annual profits performance/product/quality improvementsimprovement to/in sth They plan to make incremental improvements to existing products and services. See also
capital improvement
continuous improvement
home improvement
process improvement
(Definition of improvement from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of improvement
improvement
The country is already showing some improvement in at least one of these areas.
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She said the money will go toward school improvements.
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Even with this information, the patients who received the fake pill had significantly greater improvements in their bowel symptoms than those who got nothing.
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A slow steady improvement will become a lasting improvement.
From TIME
That allows for improvements to the infrastructure and the general living conditions of everyone in the community.
From Huffington Post
Still, she and others see less tangible improvements despite the scant progress.
From Minneapolis Star Tribune
And the mayor there told us that $50 million in infrastructure improvements are needed.
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There is no annual performance review with incentive awards for successes and improvement plans for less-than-successes.
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business improvement districtThe nature of the activities of the business improvement district and the levy must be set out before the vote.
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civic improvementThe popular clamour was for housing at all costs, and not civic improvement.
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comprehensive improvementSubsidy is payable where insulation forms part of a comprehensive improvement scheme or is provided to meet the special needs of elderly or disabled tenants.
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use improvement in a sentenceMost noticeable is the improvement Biden has seen with older voters.The key shifts in Minnesota and Wisconsin that have improved Biden’s chances of victory | Philip Bump | September 16, 2020 | Washington PostFor starters, they’ve made vast improvements in their special teams play while in the bubble.Teams Don’t Win The Stanley Cup With A Goal Deficit. Can The Dallas Stars Change That? | Terrence Doyle | September 16, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightApple updated the high end of its tablet range back in March, but the mid-range iPad Air has gone 18 months without improvement.Apple’s ‘Time Flies’ event: 5 things to look for | Aaron Pressman | September 15, 2020 | FortuneIn early 2020, Alipay even made an improvement to its in-app search algorithm so users can directly search for the name of a stock or finance product, instead of accessing them through the menu.Are search engines dead in China? | Ada Luo | September 14, 2020 | Search Engine WatchThanks to these and other performance improvements, Microsoft says a trillion-parameter model could be scaled across as few as 800 Nvidia V100 GPUs.This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through September 12) | Singularity Hub Staff | September 12, 2020 | Singularity Hub “If Charleston harbor needs improvement, let the commerce of Charleston bear the burden,” he said.Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern | Lloyd Green | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTNever once was a box checked indicating that his work was unsatisfactory or needed improvement.Two Texas Regulators Tried to Enforce the Rules. They Were Fired. | David Hasemyer, InsideClimate News | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnother said just the act of spending money on self-improvement made him determined to break out of his shell.The Secret World of Pickup Artist Julien Blanc | Brandy Zadrozny | December 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTEven though a fundamental improvement in relations soon is unlikely, it is right to test the North Koreans.Why North Korea Released Two Americans | Gordon G. Chang | November 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd this constitutes a bit of an improvement over 10 or 20 years ago.Ebola and America’s Childish Narcissism | Michael Tomasky | October 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGenoa has but recently and partially felt the new impulse, yet even here the march of improvement is visible.Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyThe improvement of transport still further swelled the volume of production.The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockGoodness only knew what a falchion was, but there was the Griffin, and his history was an improvement upon the eternal Cat.Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingPerhaps our comic papers have never heard of the improvement Clubs, or find nothing in them that is humorous.Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonThe duke was agricultural above all things; he had a model estate bristling with scientific improvement.Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for improvementimprovement/ (ɪmˈpruːvmənt) /nounthe act of improving or the state of being improvedsomething that improves, esp an addition or alterationalteration of the structure, fixtures, fittings, or decor of a building without changing its function: Compare conversion (def. 9)(usually plural) Australian and NZ a building or other works on a piece of land, adding to its valueSee moreCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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improvement noun OPAL W /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
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[uncountable] the act of making something better; the process of something becoming betterThe economy has shown significant improvement over the past 9 months.We expect to see further improvement over the coming year.Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement.There were areas that needed improvement. improvement in something There is a need for continuous improvement in performance.I think there is room for improvement in any organization. see also self-improvementExtra ExamplesNo improvement was found after the tenth day of treatment.The economy has experienced steady improvement.The improvement work to houses will create jobs.The new assessment system could pinpoint areas for improvement within the company.The proposed road improvement scheme involves bypassing several villages.We have an ambitious improvement plan for the property.Topics Change, cause and effectb1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectivebigconsiderableenormous…verb + improvementbeconstitutereflect…improvement + verboccurtake placeresult from something…improvement + nouninitiativeplanprogramme/program…prepositionimprovement inimprovement onimprovement over…phrasesan area for improvementan area of improvementroom for improvement…See full entry
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[countable] a change in something that makes it better; something that is better than it was beforea significant/dramatic improvementa slight/steady improvement improvement in something There has been a marked improvement in the quality of teaching.The work should lead to an improvement in water quality.The decade saw vast improvements in cardiology techniques. improvement to something We have made some mechanical improvements to the car. improvement on something This is a great improvement on your previous work. improvement over something The results are certainly an improvement over last year. see also home improvementExtra ExamplesWe need to make further improvements.There have been significant improvements in construction safety in recent years.He made a steady improvement and was released within 10 days of admission.If suggested improvements are not carried out, we have the right to suspend the insurance cover.Several improvements were made to the design during its production run.The club will spend £300 000 on ground improvements.The drug produced an improvement in all but one case.The latest figures are a slight improvement over last year's results.The new factory brought a huge improvement in working conditions.The players have shown a marked improvement in recent weeks.Wholesalers reported an improvement in sales for the third quarter.With this exercise plan you will notice an enormous improvement in your stamina.improvements to the bus serviceTopics Change, cause and effectb1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectivebigconsiderableenormous…verb + improvementbeconstitutereflect…improvement + verboccurtake placeresult from something…improvement + nouninitiativeplanprogramme/program…prepositionimprovement inimprovement onimprovement over…phrasesan area for improvementan area of improvementroom for improvement…See full entry Word Originlate Middle English emprowement (in the sense ‘profitable management or use; profit’), from Anglo-Norman French, from emprower (based on Old French prou ‘profit’, ultimately from Latin prodest ‘is of advantage’).See improvement in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee improvement in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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B1 If there is an improvement in something, it gets better: home improvements There's been a noticeable improvement in her work this year. He's a definite improvement on her last boyfriend. Sadly, her health has shown no improvement.
More examplesFewer examplesThere has been a marked improvement since last year.His work isn't bad but there's still some room for improvement.There's been a steady improvement in your work.Have you got any suggestions for improvements?We've made several improvements to the design.
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improvement nounnoun NAmE//ɪmˈpruvmənt// jump to other results1[uncountable] the act of making something better; the process of something becoming better Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement. We expect to see further improvement over the coming year. improvement in/on/to something There is still room for improvement in your work.
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2[countable] a change in something that makes it better; something that is better than it was before a significant/substantial/dramatic improvement a slight/steady improvement improvement in/on/to something an improvement in Russo-American relations This is a great improvement on your previous work. improvements to the bus service See improvement in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: improvement
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improve From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishimprovementim‧prove‧ment /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ ●●● S3 W2 noun
1 [countable, uncountable]IMPROVE the act of improving something, or the state of being improvedimprovement in/on/to
There’s been a big improvement in the children’s behaviour.
an improvement on earlier models
We need to carry out some improvements to the system.
Our results have shown some improvement this month.2 [countable]IMPROVE a change or addition that improves something
Are you making some improvements to your home? COLLOCATIONS – Meanings 1 & 2verbsbe an improvement (on something)This version of the software is a clear improvement on its predecessor.see/notice an improvementAfter taking the tablets, he noticed some improvement in his energy levels.show an improvementThe sales figures show a major improvement.represent an improvement (=be an improvement)A pre-tax profit of 4.3 million pounds represents a 5% improvement on last year.adjectivesa big improvementThe situation today is a big improvement on the 1980s.a great/vast/major improvement (=very big)The new computer system was a vast improvement.a dramatic improvement (=very big and quick)With the new treatment we saw a dramatic improvement in his condition.a significant/substantial/considerable improvement (=quite big)There has been a considerable improvement in trading conditions. a marked/noticeable improvement (=that people can notice)Joanna's work showed a marked improvement.a slight improvementSales figures have shown a slight improvement this month.a gradual improvementThere has been a gradual improvement in educational standards.a general improvementThere has been a general improvement in the standard of living.a continuous/steady improvement (=happening slowly and gradually)The following two seasons saw a steady improvement in the team's performance.further improvement (=more improvement)We feel there is room for further improvement.phrasessigns of improvementThe patient is showing signs of improvement.room for improvement (=the possibility that something could be done better)There's room for improvement in the way the tickets are sold.
Examples from the Corpusimprovement• Have you noticed any improvement in his work?• These behavioral improvements occur only if the correct location is destroyed, not if the lesion is made nearby.• Three months later, the District Court adopted a plan requiring $ 187,450,334 in further capital improvements.• Continuing improvement in the United States.• Design improvements in the computer system have greatly increased our efficiency.• There's been a great improvement in the team's performance over the last three games.• home improvements• Councillors also expressed their support for proposed improvements to the tennis club facilities.• Information systems are introducing similar quality improvement programs to link information systems with basic business needs.• Accidents have become less frequent, thanks to recent improvements in our safety checks.• You'll see that there's been a remarkable improvement in recent weeks.• I'm afraid if you don't show some improvement soon we won't be entering you for the exam.• We had to borrow money to pay for all the improvements to our home.• It reviews current practices and offers suggestions for their improvement through the development of affirmative assessment.• This improvement in standards can only be put down to cellar training.improvement in/on/to• There will be improvements in logical design and in programming technique.• Similar trends in reservoir quality are noted with a detectable improvement in reservoir quality towards the basin flank.• In the past, other things being equal, improvement in a man's income removed obstacles to marriage.• For example, you shouldn't set a goal for a 10-minute improvement in the 10K.• The approach encourages both manual and technological improvements to be considered.• When the parents saw for themselves the improvement in their children, their own prejudices were overcome.• All had to prepare a Development Plan describing five years' improvement to bring about secondary education for all.From Longman Business Dictionaryimprovementim‧prove‧ment /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ noun [countable, uncountable] the act or state of getting betterimprovement inCanandaigua Wine Co reported a 70% improvement in net income for the third quarter.An economist said he was optimistic that September sales will show an improvement. → continuous improvement
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024im•prove•ment /ɪmˈpruvmənt/USA pronunciation
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an act of improving or the state of being improved:[uncountable]signs of economic improvement.
a change or addition by which a thing is improved:[countable]to make improvements on a house.See -prov-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024im•prove•ment
(im pro̅o̅v′mənt),USA pronunciation n.
an act of improving or the state of being improved.
a change or addition by which a thing is improved.
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.
a bringing into a more valuable or desirable condition, as of land or real property; betterment.
something done or added to real property that increases its value.
profitable use, as of a period of time.
Anglo-French emprouement something profitable (especially exploitation of land). See improve, -ment late Middle English improuement 1400–50
3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged refinement, betterment, advancement. 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged enhancement, repair.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
improvement /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ n the act of improving or the state of being improved something that improves, esp an addition or alteration(usually plural) Austral NZ a building or other works on a piece of land, adding to its value
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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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im·prove·ment (ĭm-pro͞ov′mənt)n.1. a. The act or process of improving.b. The state of being improved.2. A change or addition that improves.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.improvement (ɪmˈpruːvmənt) n1. the act of improving or the state of being improved2. something that improves, esp an addition or alteration3. (Building) alteration of the structure, fixtures, fittings, or decor of a building without changing its function. Compare conversion94. (usually plural) Austral and NZ a building or other works on a piece of land, adding to its valueCollins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014im•prove•ment (ɪmˈpruv mənt) n. 1. an act of improving or the state of being improved. 2. a change or addition by which a thing is improved: to make improvements on a house. [1400–50; Middle English < Anglo-French] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.improvement - Its early spelling was emprowement, meaning "profit, profitable use or management."See also related terms for management.Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.Improvement Couéisma method of self-help stressing autosuggestion, introduced into America about 1920 by the French psychotherapist Emile Coué and featuring the slogan “Every day in every way I am getting better and better.”eugenicsthe science of improving a breed or species through the careful selection of parents. — eugenicist, n. — eugenic, adj.euthenicsthe art or science of improving a race or breed, especially the human race, by control of external influences, as environment. Cf. eugenics. — euthenist, n.meliorismthe doctrine that the world tends to get better or may be made better by human effort. — meliorist, n., adj. — melioristic, adj.telesia, telesisthe harnessing of natural and social forces for a beneficial goal.-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:Switch to new thesaurus Noun1.improvement - a change for the better; progress in developmentbetterment, advanceresurgence, revitalisation, revitalization, revival, revivification - bringing again into activity and prominence; "the revival of trade"; "a revival of a neglected play by Moliere"; "the Gothic revival in architecture"elaboration, refinement - the result of improving something; "he described a refinement of this technique"transformation, transmutation, shift - a qualitative changeaccommodation, adjustment, fitting - making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstancesconservation, preservation - an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other changerecovery - return to an original state; "the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid"2.improvement - the act of improving something; "their improvements increased the value of the property"change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristicstenderisation, tenderization - the act of making meat tender by pounding or marinating itdevelopment - act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining; "he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency"; "they funded research and development"cleaning, cleansing, cleanup - the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning"correction, rectification - the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting rightoptimisation, optimization - the act of rendering optimal; "the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability"; "in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized"; "to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products"perfection - the act of making something perfectreform - a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses; "justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts"amelioration, melioration, betterment - the act of relieving ills and changing for the betterself-improvement, self-reformation - the act of improving yourselfclarification, clearing - the act of removing solid particles from a liquidenrichment - act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewardinghumanisation, humanization - the act of making more humanmodernisation, modernization - making modern in appearance or behavior; "the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process"redevelopment, renovation, overhaul - the act of improving by renewing and restoring; "they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"; "a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed"enhancement, sweetening - an improvement that makes something more agreeableupturn - an upward movement or trend as in business activityventilation, airing - the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul airfixing, repair, mend, mending, reparation, fix, fixture - the act of putting something in working order againstabilisation, stabilization - the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturnupgrade - the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components); "the power plant received a new upgrade"3.improvement - a condition superior to an earlier condition; "the new school represents a great improvement"meliorationcondition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"betterment - an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facilitydevelopment - a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess); "after he saw the latest development he changed his mind and became a supporter"; "in chess your should take care of your development before moving your queen"reformation - improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairsrefurbishment, renovation, restoration - the state of being restored to its former good condition; "the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house"declination, decline - a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better stateBased on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.improvementnoun1. enhancement, increase, gain, boost, amendment, correction, heightening, advancement, enrichment, face-lift, embellishment, betterment, rectification, augmentation, amelioration the dramatic improvements in conditions2. advance, development, progress, recovery, reformation, upswing, furtherance The system we've just introduced has been a great improvement.Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002improvementnoun1. The act of making better or the condition of being made better:amelioration, amendment, betterment, melioration, upgrade.2. Steady improvement, as of an individual or a society:amelioration, betterment, development, melioration, progress. The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Translationsتَحْسينتـَحْسِيـنٌتَحْسين، تَحَسُّنzlepšenívylepšeníforbedringVerbesserungβελτίωσητελειοποίησηmejoraaumentoparannusaméliorationpoboljšanjejavulástökéletesítésumbæturúrbót, lagfæringmiglioramentomiglioriaperfezionamentoemendazione改善개선verbeteringforbedringpoprawamelhoramentoулучшениеvylepšenieizboljšanjeförbättringการทำให้ดีขึ้นgelişmeiyileşmedeğişiklikdüzelmesự tiến bộ进步经改进的东西improvement [ɪmˈpruːvmənt]A. N (in quality) → mejora f, mejoramiento m (in de) (= increase) → aumento m (in de) (= progress) → progresos mpl (in en) [of the mind] → cultivo m (Med) → mejoría fit's an improvement on the old one → supone una mejora con respecto al antiguothere is room for improvement → podría mejorarsethere has been some improvement in the patient's condition → el paciente ha mejorado algothey made improvements in safety procedures → mejoraron los mecanismos de seguridadto make improvements to [+ property] → hacer mejoras enB. CPD improvement grant N → subvención f para modernizar (una casa )Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005improvement [ɪmˈpruːvmənt] n (gen) → amélioration fIt's a great improvement → C'est une nette amélioration.to make improvements to sth → apporter des améliorations à qch (= advance) → avancée fan improvement in ... → une avancée dans le domaine de ...the dramatic improvements in surgical techniques → les spectaculaires avancées dans le domaine des techniques chirurgicalesto be an improvement on sb/sth → être un progrès par rapport à qn/qch [pupil] → progrès mThere's been an improvement in his French → Il a fait des progrès en français.Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005improvement n → Verbesserung f, → Besserung f; (of area, appearance) → Verschönerung f; (of sauce, food etc) → Verfeinerung f; (= increase) (in production, value) → Erhöhung f, → Steigerung f; (of knowledge) → Erweiterung f; (of salaries) → Aufbesserung f; (in health) → Besserung f; (in studies) → Verbesserung f, → Fortschritte pl; an improvement in performance → eine Leistungssteigerung; to be open to improvement → verbesserungsfähig sein; an improvement on the previous one → eine Verbesserung gegenüber dem Früheren; to make improvements → Verbesserungen machen or durchführen (→ to an +dat); to carry out improvements to a house → Ausbesserungs- or (to appearance) → Verschönerungsarbeiten an einem Haus vornehmenCollins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007improvement [ɪmˈpruːvmənt] n improvement (in) (gen) → miglioramento (in); (in production, salary) → aumento (di or in)it's an improvement on the old one → è meglio di quello vecchiothere is room for improvement → si può migliorare or far meglioto make improvements to → migliorare (property) → apportare migliorie a (method) → perfezionareCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995improve (imˈpruːv) verb to (cause to) become better, of higher quality etc. His work has greatly improved; They recently improved the design of that car. verbeter يُحَسِّن подобрявам melhorar zlepšit (se) verbessern forbedre βελτιώνω, βελτιώνομαιmejorar, perfeccionar parandama, paranema بهتر شدن parantaa améliorer לְשַפֵּר सुधारना, सुधरना poboljšati javul; javít; fejleszt meningkatkan, memperbaiki bæta, laga migliorare 良くする 개선하다 pagerinti, patobulinti, pagerėti uzlabot; pilnveidot; uzlaboties; pilnveidoties meningkatkan verbeterenbedre, forskjønnepolepszyć się, ulepszyć سمول، اصلاح كول، څيخول melhorar a (se) îmbunătăţi улучшать zlepšiť (sa), napraviť (sa), zdokonaliť izboljšati (se) poboljšati förbättra ดีขึ้น gelişmek, iyileşmek, düzelmek 改善 удосконалювати(ся) بہتر بننا یا بنانا cải thiện 使更好imˈprovement noun1. the state or act of improving or being improved. There has been a great improvement in her work; The patient's condition shows some improvement. verbetering تَحْسين، تَحَسُّن подобрение melhoria zlepšení die Verbesserung forbedring βελτίωσηmejora paranemine پیشرفت parannus améliorationשיפור सुधार poboljšanje javulás peningkatan, perbaikan úrbót, lagfæring miglioramento 改良 개선 pagerėjimas, patobulinimas uzlabojums; uzlabošanās menjadi lebih baik verbeteringbedring, framskritt polepszenie سمون، اصلاح، ترقى، پرمختګ، ښه والى melhoria îmbunătăţire улучшение zlepšenie izboljšanje poboljšanje förbättring การแก้ไข düzelme, gelişme, iyileşme 改善 поліпшення بہتری sự cải tiến 进步2. something which improves, or adds beauty, value etc. I've made several improvements to the house. verbetering تَحْسين подобрение melhoria vylepšení die Verbesserung forbedring βελτίωσηmejora täiustus بهسازی parannus améliorationשכלול बेहतर होना dotjerivanje tökéletesítés perbaikan umbætur miglioramento 改良 개선된 것 patobulinimas uzlabošana; pilnveidošana memperbaiki verbeteringforbedring, forskjønnelsepoprawka ښه والى melhoramento îmbunătăţire усовершенствование zdokonalenie izboljšava poboljšanje förbättring การทำให้ดีขึ้น değişiklik 裝修 удосконалення اضافہ sự sửa sang 经改进的东西improve on to produce something which is better, more useful etc than. I think I can improve on that suggestion. verbeter op يُدْخِل تَحْسينات على подобрявам melhorar zdokonalit, vylepšit verbessern forbedre δημιουργώ κτ. καλύτερο mejorar, perfeccionar täiustama بهتر کردن parantaa améliorer לְשַׁפֵּר से बेहतर करना to bolje (tovább)fejleszt memperbaiki bæta við, gera betur migliorare ~を改良する 개선하다 pagerinti, patobulinti uzlabot memperbaiki verbeterenforbedre, pynte påulepszyć سمون melhorar a ameliora улучшать, усовершенствовать zdokonaliť izpopolniti uraditi bolje överträffa, bättra på การปรับปรุง daha iyisini yapmak 做出更好的或更有用的東西 удосконалювати کسی چیز میں بہتری لانا hoàn thiện 作出比...更好的东西Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.improvement → تـَحْسِيـنٌ zlepšení forbedring Verbesserung βελτίωση mejora parannus amélioration poboljšanje miglioramento 改善 개선 verbetering forbedring poprawa melhoramento улучшение förbättring การทำให้ดีขึ้น gelişme sự tiến bộ 进步Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009im·prove·ment n. mejoría, restablecimiento, recuperación. English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012improvement n mejoríaEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Norris, with a smile; "but depend upon it, Sotherton will have every improvement in time which his heart can desire." View in contextMrs Smith's enjoyments were not spoiled by this improvement of income, with some improvement of health, and the acquisition of such friends to be often with, for her cheerfulness and mental alacrity did not fail her; and while these prime supplies of good remained, she might have bid defiance even to greater accessions of worldly prosperity. View in contextA mind of moderate capacity which closely pursues one study must infallibly arrive at great proficiency in that study; and I, who continually sought the attainment of one object of pursuit and was solely wrapped up in this, improved so rapidly that at the end of two years I made some discoveries in the improvement of some chemical instruments, which procured me great esteem and admiration at the university. View in contextThe "Old-Fashioned Girl" is not intended as a perfect model, but as a possible improvement upon [Page] the Girl of the Period, who seems sorrowfully ignorant or ashamed of the good old fashions which make woman truly beautiful and honored, and, through her, render home what it should be,-a happy place, where parents and children, brothers and sisters, learn to love and know and help one another. View in contextThe improvement is by no means generally due to crossing different breeds; all the best breeders are strongly opposed to this practice, except sometimes amongst closely allied sub-breeds. View in contextWhat education is, and how children ought to be instructed, is what should be well known; for there are doubts concerning the business of it, as all people do not agree in those things they would have a child taught, both with respect to their improvement in virtue and a happy life: nor is it clear whether the object of it should be to improve the reason or rectify the morals. View in contextPambrune for their improvement Religion Code of laws Range of the Lower Nez Perces Camash, and other roots Nez Perce horses Preparations for departure Refusal of supplies Departure A laggard and glutton View in contextHer love of dirt gave way to an inclination for finery, and she grew clean as she grew smart; she had now the pleasure of sometimes hearing her father and mother remark on her personal improvement. "Catherine grows quite a good-looking girl -- she is almost pretty today," were words which caught her ears now and then; and how welcome were the sounds! View in contextIt soon appeared that he came to announce an improvement. View in contextVanstone should take place -whether it is only an improvement for the time, or whether it is the permanent improvement for which we all hope -- in either case I entreat you to let me know of it immediately. View in contextThe Northern weather so far shows no sign of improvement. From all quarters come complaints of the unusual prevalence of sleet at the higher levels. View in contextThese meditations were entirely employed on Mr Allworthy's fortune; for, first, he exercised much thought in calculating, as well as he could, the exact value of the whole: which calculations he often saw occasion to alter in his own favour: and, secondly and chiefly, he pleased himself with intended alterations in the house and gardens, and in projecting many other schemes, as well for the improvement of the estate as of the grandeur of the place: for this purpose he applied himself to the studies of architecture and gardening, and read over many books on both these subjects; for these sciences, indeed, employed his whole time, and formed his only amusement. View in context
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the act of improving something
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the act or process of making something better
Doctors were amazed by the sudden improvement in her medical condition.
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Process of a thing moving from one state to a state considered to be better
For other uses, see Improvement (disambiguation).
Improvement is the process of a thing moving from one state to a state considered to be better, usually through some action intended to bring about that better state. The concept of improvement is important to governments and businesses, as well as to individuals.
History of the concept[edit]
The term "improvement" in general means "gradual, piecemeal, but cumulative betterment", which can refer to both individuals and societies as a whole.[1] The term "improvement" historically referred to land improvement, the process of making wildland more suitable for human uses, particularly the cultivation of crops.[2] Agricultural writers contrasted "improvement" with the traditional custom that governed farming practices at the time. The belief in agricultural "improvement" was the belief that the earth could be made more fruitful. More specifically, it was the belief that "the knowledge of nature would allow the best possible use of resources".[3] It emerged in late medieval England and later shaped the colonies of the British Empire, through what Richard Drayton describes as "enlightened imperialism". The British believed "that they ultimately knew better than those on the ground".[4]
This limited agricultural use of the term changed in the 17th century, when "its metaphoric range was extended to include a host of social and political reforms aimed at growth, development, or perfection".[2] In short order, the term "improvement" became "nothing less than shorthand for the civilizing process",[2][5] and thereafter "played an important role in eighteenth- century European debates over the foundations of social order".[2] Friedrich Nietzsche criticized this concept of "improvement" in his notes published in The Will to Power, asserting that it created a false and self-serving sense of human superiority over nature, and that the "civilizing" of man was actually a "softening".[6]
In the 20th century, the concept of improvement expanded even further. Businesses developed philosophies of having a continual improvement process, wherein all activities of the business are constantly examined to weed out inefficiencies and better ways of carrying out tasks. At the same time, the concept of an individual self-improvement blossomed, leading to "tremendous growth in self-help publishing [and] self-improvement culture",[7] wherein people assessed their lives in much the same way. Home improvement, the process or result of improving the efficiency, livability, or market value of a personal dwelling, has also become a substantial industry.
Sarah Tarlow, a professor of archaeology, has argued that the idea of “improvement” is so familiar to us today that it seems natural. It is therefore difficult to fully understand the history of “improvement” as a concept and to appreciate that it was a genuinely new way of thinking in the early modern period. Furthermore, in contemporary use, the notion of “improvement” is assumed to be positive. This assumption has limited the critical attention given to the history of the idea and the practices associated with it. For example, the enclosure of common land for private use was understood as an “improvement” in the eighteenth century. But this had both positive and negative effects for the different people involved. The poor family who were denied a crucial means of subsistence did not regard the newly enclosed fields as “better”.[8]
In business[edit]
Many theories and practices exist with respect to improvement in business. For example, business process improvement is a systematic approach to help an organisation optimise its underlying processes to achieve more efficient results. One such approach is focused improvement, the ensemble of activities aimed at elevating the performance of any system, especially a business system, by working on eliminating its constraints one by one while not working on non-constraints. Performance improvement focuses on measuring the output of a particular business process or procedure, then modifying the process or procedure to increase the output, increase efficiency, or increase the effectiveness of the process or procedure. Quality improvement is one of the four aspects of the concept of quality management. A crucial component of professional development is evaluation. Recently, we have seen a push for evaluation systems to be used to sort and fire teachers—a supposed quick fix, but one that ignores the vast majority of dedicated educators. To be effective, an evaluation system must identify strengths and weaknesses, so that all teachers can get the necessary support to improve their practice.
Your commitment and ability to improve defines your potential which is of interest to anyone who is a customer, employer, stakeholder as like a craftsman his ability to improve represents the marked improvement in his work from one to the next.
In government[edit]
Governments often use language proposing an improvement of processes or areas. In some places a business improvement district or tourism improvement district may be incorporated into urban zoning, with the enactment of laws intended to benefit businesses that are established in the area. An improvement trust, a type of legal trust created for the improvement of something, may be settled for the benefit of a municipal area.
See also[edit]
In government
Improvement commissioners, a form of government in 18th-century Britain
Improvement and Development Agency, a British governmental agency established in 1998
Improvement districts of Alberta, a type of rural municipality
Other
Improvement Era, the magazine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published from 1897 to 1970
Natural vision improvement, a regimen developed by William Horatio Bates for improving human vision
Preemphasis improvement, the improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio of the high-frequency portion of the baseband in FM broadcasting
In taxonomy, improvement is used as a synonym for emendation, a scientific change to the name of a living organism made to remove spelling and style errors
References[edit]
^ Paul Slack, The Invention of Improvement: Information & Material Progress in Seventeenth-Century England (2015), p. 1
^ a b c d Alan Craig Houston, Benjamin Franklin and the Politics of Improvement (2008), p. 12.
^ Richard Drayton, Nature’s Government: Science, Imperial Britain and the ‘Improvement' of the World (2000), p. xv
^ Richard Drayton, Nature’s Government: Science, Imperial Britain and the ‘Improvement' of the World (2000), p. 90
^ See also Andrew D. Lambert, The Gates of Hell: Sir John Franklin's Tragic Quest for the North West Passage (2014), p. 136: "The Enlightenment concept of improvement as applied to the land was seen as a civilising mission".
^ Friedrich Nietzsche, The Will to Power (2011 ed.), p. 91, 212.
^ Micki McGee. Self-Help, Inc.: Makeover Culture in American Life (Oxford 2005) p. 12.
^ Sarah Tarlow, The Archeology of Improvement in Britain, 1750-1850 (2007)
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"To improve education, improvements needed inside and outside the classroom". The Hill. 30 June 2014.
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You’ll also find 10 examples of areas of improvement you can focus on.Also read 5 Easy Ways To Self-Check Your Career Development Introduction Understanding your strengths and weaknesses Setting specific goals for improvement Developing new skills Areas of improvement: 10 examples Conclusion FAQs Understanding your strengths and weaknesses Take a good, honest look at yourself. Do you use your time wisely at work? Are you good at resolving conflicts? You can evaluate your strengths and weaknesses here. Use these self-assessment tools and techniques.SWOT analysisPeople usually use the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) test to analyze company performance. But you can also use it to assess yourself. A SWOT table can look like this:StrengthsWell-developed skillsWeaknessesSkills that need improvementOpportunitiesFactors that can encourage your career growthThreatsFactors that can prevent your career growthAt a glance, you can see your potential areas for professional development. Ask yourself: Which strengths can you use to take advantage of opportunities ? Which weaknesses should be addressed to avoid threats?High5 strengths testThe High5 Strengths Test is a personality test that asks 120 questions about yourself. Based on your answers, it measures your performance across 20 strength topics divided into four categories: Doing, Feeling, Motivating, and Thinking. The test lists your top five strengths, Choose what areas to focus on.Other tests that can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses include the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Values in Action (VIA) Survey of Character Strengths, and Gallup's CliftonStrengths Assessment. Asking your boss for a performance review can also help you determine your areas of improvement.Setting specific goals for improvement Once you know your strengths and areas for improvement, you can set specific personal and career goals. You can do this by:Using the SMART goal-setting framework SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable (or Achievable), Relevant, and Time-bound. When setting a goal, check if it is:Specific: What exactly is your goal?Measurable: Is there a way to measure how successful your goal can be?Attainable or Achievable: Is there a high chance you can achieve it?Relevant: Is it important to you or your career?Time-bound: Can you meet this goal within a clear timeframe?Prioritizing areas of improvementDon't be too hard on yourself when it comes to your weaknesses. Gallup, a global advisory firm, made a study on millions of employees over 50 years. Results show that positive psychology works. So don’t spend all your time trying to improve on areas you know you'll never do well in. Don’t waste time on areas are not that relevant to your line of work. Instead, prioritize areas you can excel in. Improvement in these areas is important for your career and personal development. Different methods can help you identify which tasks and areas of improvement to prioritize. Some examples include the MoSCoW method, which classifies goals into 4 categories, and the Eisenhower Decision Matrix. Another technique is Warren Buffet’s 2-list Strategy (25-5 Rule). This can help you choose the right goal to work on. It keeps you focused by showing you how to declutter your mind.Creating an action planCreate an action plan. This functions as a professional development plan. A specific course of action can help you manage your development. This you won’t make you feel overwhelmed. List specific tasks to help reach your goals. Make goals measurable and achievable.Here’s an example of a simple action plan based on a SMART goal.SMART goal: Discover 20 millennial values different from Gen X values in 3 months to improve my knowledge about this target market.Action plan tasks:Read 3 articles a week about millennials and their values.Explore websites and topics that are popular with millennials.Conduct a focus group discussion with millennials on how they spend their money.Also read: Crush your career goals in 2023 Developing new skills Developing new skills is a necessity in our ever-changing world. You might need to use a new app or software for work or take on a responsibility that requires a certain skill. Whatever field you're in, you’ll likely need to learn something new.Importance of continuous learningContinuous learning helps you meet your personal and professional goals. It prepares you to respond to the changes around you, It also allows you to work more efficiently. A Harvard Business Review article encourages people to make learning a part of their daily routine because having a mindset that embraces learning is invaluable in the workplace. By developing your ability to learn, unlearn and relearn, you stay ready for opportunities and resilient to the changing times.Identifying skills to developLook at your strengths and weaknesses. Examine your career goals and action plan. Based on these, identify a skill or two to develop. For example, if your company has a tight budget for advertising, you might want to learn photography and digital editing. Aside from job-related technical skills, there are a lot of transferable skills you can develop. Transferable skills are useful regardless of your role or industry.Resources for skill developmentThere are many avenues for skill development available. Learning new skills, upskilling, and reskilling has become easier. This is thanks to availability on the internet. There are different online learning and teaching platforms. There are also massive open online course providers.You can also explore formal or traditional education and enroll in a postgraduate course if you have the time and resources. You can also take a vocational course. Additionally, you can learn through a mentor or training program. Some companies offer free training or subsidized learning programs for their employees. Ask your HR department for more information.Areas of improvement: 10 examples Communication skills Good communication is needed for successful presentations, building trust, and more. Here are some ways to improve your communication skills:Be an active listener. Listening is the most crucial part of communication. It shows you're fully engaged with what the other person is saying.Strengthen your non-verbal communication. Actions speak louder than words. During conversations, maintain eye contact, and nod and smile when appropriate. Speak in a calm and confident tone, especially during stressful situations.Speak clearly. Knowing what to say and how to say something can encourage people to listen to you more. You can practice speaking in front of a mirror. Consider joining a public speaking program.Enhance your level of writing. Improve your mastery of grammar. Write in a way that is clear and easy to understand. For example, use bullet points to make your written instructions more understandable.Time managementGood time management helps you meet deadlines. It increases your efficiency and productivity. Good time management also means you have enough time for rest. Rest lessens your stress. Learn to prioritize your tasks and avoid procrastination. Use the following time management techniques:Kanban systemThe Kanban system uses a whiteboard divided into 4 columns and several sticky notes of different colors (thekanbanor visual card). The whiteboard represents a specific project, the notes are specific tasks, and the columns show the different stages of completion:BacklogTo doIn progressDoneTasks that are at the brainstorming or thinking stageTasks that are ready to be worked onOngoing tasksCompleted tasksYou write one task each on the sticky notes, then move these across the columns until all are in thedonecolumn. You can see your progress right away and respond accordingly.Pomodoro techniqueThe Pomodoro technique uses a timer to reduce interruptions to your focus and workflow. Choose a task you want to complete. Work for 25 minutes then take a break for 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat this 3 times to make a set. One set equals four 25-minute periods. After one set, take a 20 to 30-minute break. Repeat another set until you finish the task or feel you’ve done enough for the day. You may complete a task before a work period or set ends. Use your remaining time to review your work. Many companies use this technique, making adjustments to fit their needs.Eat the frogThis time management technique was inspired by the famous Mark Twain quote : “Eat a live frog the first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” Prioritize your daily tasks, from the most difficult to the least difficult. To eat the frog means doing the hardest task first. Once you’re done, do the next hardest task, and so on. After “eating the frog” other tasks will seem easy in comparison. As the day progresses, your work gets easier.Emotional intelligence Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your emotions. High emotional intelligence can help you to empathize with others. It helps you build stronger relationships. It helps resolve conflicts smoothly. Companies look for this skill when they choose their leaders.To increase your emotional intelligence:Build your self-awareness. Reflect on your thoughts and emotions. Observe how they affect your reactions.Learn self-management. Adapt to changing circumstances. Practice mindfulness. Find a hobby or interest to help you de-stress.Nurture your relationships. Practice empathy. Build positive relationships with the people around you.Leadership Leadership is the ability to guide a group of people toward the fulfillment of goals. As your career develops, you’ll be expected to take on more responsibilities and challenges. You could be offered a leadership position.Here are some ways you can improve your leadership skills :Model what you want to see in others. A leader leads by example. For example, by being disciplined you encourage others to do the same.Consider the big picture. Think about how a decision or project can benefit your entire company or can reap future rewards. Foresight will help you better manage situations and people.Empower your team. Give positive feedback and constructive criticism to team members. Learn how to delegate tasks to encourage others to take ownership of their work.Critical thinking Critical thinking is the ability to sort through information to make reasonable and informed choices. Being able to think critically can help you understand yourself and others, and make wise decisions in your personal and professional life.Here are three habits to help develop your critical thinking skills :Ask more questions. Consider whether or not the things you believe are based on facts or assumptions. For example, if you believe that you have loyal customers, ask yourself why you think so. Is there data to support your belief? Have you done focused research on your customers? Question certain assumptions. Determine what is factual and what is not. This helps you make better decisions.Research. When faced with an issue, you can dig deeper and review the information you get. Find out if there are enough facts to support a claim or statement. Do research before forming conclusions.Listen to people with different opinions. Listening can help you look at problems and challenges from a new angle. Critical thinkers have enough knowledge and confidence to back their decisions. But they are open to listening to others. They also consider different perspectives.Problem-solvingWe all face problems regularly, at work and in our personal life. Strong problem-solving skills will help us. We can identify problems and what caused them. We can prioritize which problems to deal with first. We can come up with practical solutions. Here are some techniques to improve your problem-solving skills:Clearly define the problem. Know exactly what the problem is. This way, you can look for the best possible solution.Focus on the solution. Focusing on a problem can breed negativity and discouragement. Try to visualize the outcome or solution that you want to achieve instead. Explore different ways to reach that solution.Listen to relevant feedback. Other people can see things differently, or catch something you might have missed. If you are dealing with a problem at the workplace, ask your workmates their opinions, especially if you're in a team.List as many solutions as you can. You can do a brainstorming session and see what comes up. Don’t dismiss “crazy” solutions right away. A lot of great things can start from a crazy idea!Decision making Decision-making skills involve analysis and creativity.They also involve critical thinking and flexibility. Good decision-making skills help you in your career, relationships, and everyday choices. Here are some ways you can enhance your decision-making skills:Stay informed. You need to have all the relevant information at your disposal when dealing with challenges. Gather as much data as you can about a problem or situation. Talk to others before making a decision.Consider all your options. Before making a decision, look at the alternatives that are in front of you. Avoid being impulsive. Think things through before you decide.Be decisive. Once you know you are making the right decision, stick with it. Your decision may not be an easy one or the popular choice. But it is important to stand firm and be ready to defend your decision.Be prepared to be wrong. You can't be right all the time. If your decision did not lead to your desired outcome, learn from your mistakes. You can make a better decision next time.TeamworkKnowing how to work as part of a team is an essential component of most jobs. Good teamwork increases productivity. It allows tasks to be completed more efficiently. It can also decrease stress among team members. Here are some techniques for improving teamwork:Know your company and team structure. It’s important to know what each person does. Find out who you should report to. This helps you approach the right person when dealing with a task.Get to know your workmates. Join social events hosted by your company. Build cordial and friendly relationships with others in the workplace. This lets you work comfortably with others.Communicate regularly. Communication is essential for good teamwork. Practice active listening. Give feedback. Accept constructive criticism.Financial literacy Financial literacy is the ability to handle your financial resources wisely. Financial literacy skills include knowing how to budget, invest, and save your money. Being financially literate will help you lessen your debt, save money, and prepare for retirement.Here's how to improve your financial literacy:Learn how to budget. You can do this by keeping track of your earnings and expenses. Generally, you shouldn’t spend more than what you earn. Make a budget plan.Manage your debts. Before taking out a loan, check the interest rates and payment terms. Plan out how to pay your debts sustainably. Use your credit card wisely.Save for your retirement. While SSS may give you a pension, you shouldn't rely on that. Open a savings account if you don’t have one yet. Deposit a specific amount regularly. Build up your savings.Explore investment options. If you have extra money, consider investing. You can talk to a financial advisor or do research. Learn about the stock market, mutual funds, and other financial instruments.Growth mindset Having a growth mindset means you believe that your skills can be developed through hard work, good learning strategies, and feedback. Research findings show that those with a growth mindset tend to achieve more. Employees who work at companies that have embraced the growth mindset also say they feel more empowered. They also receive greater support when it comes to collaboration and innovation.You can cultivate a growth mindset by:Embracing challenges. All challenges can be opportunities for growth and learning. A challenge can motivate you to think of new solutions and consider different perspectives. That’s part of growth.Having a positive attitude. Having a growth mindset means you believe you can learn new things and develop new skills. You may feel discouraged at times, but be kind to yourself and positive in your words and actions. This can help motivate you.Valuing the process over the result. When trying something new, focus on the process and don’t worry about getting things right. Not only will you enjoy the experience more, but you might also learn something new or discover something you’re good at!Conclusion Identifying and working on your areas of improvement can help you be the best version of yourself in your personal and professional life. By being aware of the skills you possess and developing them, you can understand your strengths and weaknesses, set goals for improvement, and develop new skills.Areas of improvement you can work on are communication, time management, emotional intelligence, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, financial literacy, and having a growth mindset.Working on a particular area of improvement might seem challenging but you now have tips and techniques to help you every step of the way. From setting SMART goals to developing an action plan, you can try different techniques and see what works best for you.You can also talk to your colleagues and boss and ask for more tips, advice, and encouragement. And you can always read more Jobstreet articles to help you out. Taking the first step toward improvement might feel difficult. But once you “eat the frog” things can get easier. Good luck!FAQs What are some common areas of improvement?Some common areas of improvement include communication, time management, emotional intelligence, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, financial literacy, and developing a growth mindset. You can work on improving other soft skills as well.2.How do I know which areas of improvement to focus on?You can start by identifying and understanding your strengths and weaknesses. You can use self-assessment tools or techniques to guide you. For example, you can use a SWOT analysis or a personality assessment test as a starting point. Once you have identified specific personal strengths and weaknesses, you can set SMART goals for improvement and create an action plan.3.How long does it take to see development in my areas of improvement?There is no specific time frame when it comes to personal development. Each person learns and improves at their own pace. Once you have set your goals, you can also give yourself a realistic and achievable amount of time to meet those goals.4.What resources are available as I work on my areas of improvement?Ask your employer if your company has available training programs you can join. If you know people with more experience in your industry, you can ask them for advice or mentorship. There are also many online courses and training providers you can look into. If you have the time and resources, you can explore options for further training and education at different educational institutions.5.How do I stay motivated to continue improving?You can set SMART goals and create an action plan to guide you. Have a positive attitude. Keep in mind the reasons why you want to improve. Working on your areas of improvement can be challenging, so remember to practice self-care by getting enough sleep, eating on time, exercising, and taking regular breaks.SEEK a better job today! 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What Is Self-Improvement? (A Definition)
Self-improvement can involve improving any aspect of the self—for example, personal qualities, skills, and even the roles we play (like husband or wife and son or daughter). Throughout history, humans have strived to improve the self. And even though self-improvement is a very independent pursuit, insight about whether or not we've improved is very social. That is, we often use feedback from others to help us gauge our progress (Sedikides & Hepper, 2009).
Some Self-Improvement Facts
When we start thinking about self-improvement, it can be helpful to be strategic about where we put our efforts so we don't waste time on the wrong things. Some aspects of ourselves are relatively changeable and some aspects are pretty fixed. So, we're best served by focusing our efforts on the parts of us that are the most changeable.Given there are industries out there telling us that we can change any part of ourselves, it can be hard for us to know exactly what and how to change. Luckily, a leading psychological researcher, Martin Seligman, offered honest information about the aspects of ourselves we actually can improve (and the aspects we can't), according to the research.According to Seligman (2009), these aspects of ourselves are good candidates for self-improvement and they are changeable:PanicSexual difficultiesMoodsDepressionOptimismHe says that these self-improvement techniques almost never work:DietingAiding/speeding up the recovery from alcoholismReliving childhood traumaTurning homosexuality into heterosexualityDimensions of self-improvementOther researchers have shown that specific aspects of ourselves can be improved (Sedikides & Hepper, 2009). Some of these aspects include:Well-being (e.g., self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, personal growth).Personality factors (e.g., extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, openness to experience).Personal relationships (e.g., marriages).Achievement (e.g., success at school or work).Although there may be other dimensions of the self that we want to improve, in this article, we'll focus broadly on these scientifically supported areas.
Self-Improvement Tips
There are so many different ways that we can improve ourselves. Here are some good ones to start with as they may make it easier to improve other aspects of the self later on.1. Engage in self-reflectionSelf-reflection is an important part of self-awareness. Without self-reflection we may not have a clear self-concept—that is, our self-concept may not match how others see us (Johnson et al., 2002). By engaging in self-reflection, we can better understand the areas of ourselves that we might want to improve and how to improve these areas. You can read more about self-reflection here.2. Try mindfulnessMindfulness is the act of bringing presence to the experience of each moment. It also involves an attitude of curiosity and acceptance (versus judgment) and seeing thoughts and emotions as transient states (Bishop et al., 2004). Like self-reflection, mindfulness can potentially make us more open to experiences and possibilities that can aid self-improvement.3. Cultivate a growth mindsetA growth mindset is a mindset where we believe that we can grow and improve our abilities (Dweck, 2015). If we have a mindset that we can improve, we're more likely to put in the effort actually required to learn and grow. That's why building a growth mindset can help us achieve many of our goals and improve ourselves in the ways we desire.4. Acknowledge feelings of shameThe truth is that many of us are self-motivated to engage in self-improvement due to societal pressures (Sedikides & Hepper, 2009), external expectations, or even shame about not being good enough in some area. But if we strive to improve ourselves simply to please others, we are likely to end up feeling unsatisfied, even if we succeed in our self-improvement goals. So, it's worth thinking about your reasons for engaging in self-improvement, acknowledging any shame, and rethinking your self-improvement goals to ensure that they are in alignment with your core values.
Video: The Dark Side of Self Improvement
Self-Improvement Techniques
Now that you've got some good foundations, here are a few science-based techniques that can help you improve various aspects of yourself.1. Boost positivityMemorizing positive words may help build stronger positive neural networks in our brains. Why? Well, it's because any time we activate positive information in our brains, those neural networks get stronger (the same is true for negative information). So memorizing positive words may help strengthen the neural connections between positive concepts, memories, and ideas. This may be an easy way to start improving positivity and optimism. To try it, check out our positive word ebook here.2. Outsmart your smartphoneOur phones offer all sorts of fun stuff—messages from our friends, news, games, apps, and more. But they also have the potential to harm our well-being. That's why learning how to have a healthier relationship with your phone and other technology can be a good self-improvement idea. For science-based tips, check out my book, Outsmart Your Smartphone.3. Build reappraisal skillsReappraisal is an emotion regulation strategy that can help us reinterpret a stressful situation in a way that helps us reduce negative emotions and increase positive emotions. To do it, try to think of a current difficult situation in a way that is less bad (e.g., "at least I have a roof over my head"), or more good (e.g., "this is an opportunity to learn and build character"). The more you practice this skill, the easier it will become.4. Find more things to be thankful forPracticing gratitude—or thankfulness—is a great way to improve yourself. Gratitude is linked to greater well-being and higher-quality relationships. To get started with gratitude, you may want to get a gratitude journal or explore this list of things to be thankful for.5. Start a journalDaily journaling can be an effective way to work through difficult experiences, manifest goals, and explore thoughts and emotions in a more creative and secure way. Here is an article with even more journaling ideas.6. Find and use your strengthsWhen we aim to improve ourselves, we often focus on our weaknesses—the things we may not do as well as we would like to. But building on our strengths can also be a good idea—it can help us become masterful in certain abilities. Not sure what your strengths are? You can find your strengths here.
Video: 8 Simple Self Improvement Principles
More Self-Improvement Ideas
There are just so many areas of ourselves that can be improved. Here are some more ideas to explore:Cultivate a positive mindset.Build self-confidence.Overcome self-doubt.Start a business that makes a positive impact in the world.Self-actualize (or live up to your full potential).Improve your interpersonal skills.Build good habits.Take better care of yourself.Learn to live in the moment.Dream bigger.Learn to stop overthinking things.Work on understanding yourself better.Work on building healthier relationships.Undo negativity.Love yourself more.Get better at managing or detoxing stress.Learn to calm yourself down.Learn how to flourish.Discover your learning style.Discover your positive qualities.Improve your digital well-being.Build resiliency.Cultivate kindness.Learn to have more happy thoughts.Find your purpose. Learn how to listen to gut feelings.Become more self-determined.Stop ruminating so much.Stop worrying so much.Learn healthy ways to regulate your emotions.Build active listening skills.Learn to deal with your anger issues.Start sharing more of yourself with others.Become more empathetic.Get better at manifesting your dreams.
Setting Self-Improvement Goals
Once you've set yourself up for successful self-improvement, you may want to set some self-improvement goals. Ask yourself, what exactly is it that you want to improve? Consider setting SMART goals to help yourself achieve these goals more easily (Lawlor, 2012).SMART goals are:S - SpecificM - MeaningfulA - AchievableR - RealisticT - TrackableFor each area of yourself that you want to improve, see if you can come up with a clear SMART goal and a method for how you will track and achieve your goal. It's also helpful to think about how each goal fits in with your values and your desired future. Ask yourself, does each goal fit with who you are and who you want to be?
How To Make a Self-Improvement Plan
Once you have your goals, it's time to make a self-improvement plan. Basically, a plan just helps you map to path from where you are now to where you want to be in the future. So, ask yourself, what are the steps you'd need to take to reach your goal? How will you take the steps? And when will you take these steps (be sure to schedule them in your calendar).Self-improvement plan exampleAs an example, let's say that Geoff wants to feel happier—or, more specifically, he wants to improve his ability to enjoy his experiences. So Geoff makes a plan to start each day with morning affirmations—these help him start the day with a more positive mindset. Throughout the day, Geoff plans to savor positive moments by trying to notice and hold onto the positive emotions that arise. He also plans to try to let go of negative experiences by accepting his emotions and imagining them floating away like clouds.Your self-improvement planHow about you? What's your plan? To set yourself up a plan, ask yourself these questions:How will you break your goal into achievable steps?How many of these steps can you complete in a day, week, or month?How will you track your progress?Is your plan realistic and doable? What will you do if you can not accomplish a step of your goal when you planned to? (i.e., when will you complete that step? Or, what's your plan B?)
A Few More Self-Improvement Videos
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Self Improvement Quotes
"Never neglect an opportunity for improvement." --Sir William Jones“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always be where you’ve always been.” --T.D. Jakes"Let us strive to improve ourselves, for we cannot remain stationary; one either progresses or retrogrades." --Mme. Du Deffand“The health of your brain is much more about your actions than your age.” --Dr. Daniel Amen"He who stops being better stops being good." --Oliver Cromwell “You’re either green and growing or you’re ripe and rotting.” --John Addison“Change is your friend not your foe; change is a brilliant opportunity to grow.” --Simon T. Bailey“The time is now. Stop hitting the snooze button on your life.” --Mel Robbins
Self Improvement Books
Want to keep learning about self-improvement? Here are some good self-improvement books to take a peek at. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad OnesWhat You Can Change and What You Can't: The Complete Guide to Successful Self-ImprovementLearned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your LifeNegative Self-Talk and How to Change It
Self-Improvement Articles
We've already linked to a ton of articles related to self-improvement. But here are a few more good ones that we haven't mentioned yet:Self Development: The 9 Skills You Need to Improve Your LifePersonal Development: Definition, Skills, and Plan20 Best Self-Help Books: Self-Improvement Books That Really WorkCognitive Dissonance: Definition, Theory, & ExamplesSelf-Help: Definition, Topics, & TipsBullet Journal Ideas: For Trackers, Mental Health, & More
Podcasts for Self Improvement
Here are a few podcasts that can help you with self-improvement.The Science of Happiness PodcastThe Being Well PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A Few More Self-Improvement Tips
I hope this article gave you some science-based ideas for self-improvement. But before we go, I'd like to leave you with two more quick things.1. Use your imagination to improve yourselfWhen we imagine positive things, our brains produce very similar signals as if we were experiencing those things for real. So even when times are tough, it can help us to imagine our improved self. Almost magically, imagination creates the positive emotions that we're seeking from actually becoming that improved future self. So even though it takes time to become that future self and manifest your dreams, you can always use imagination to feel a bit more like that future version of yourself.2. Try not to avoid the hard stuffIf we avoid the experiences that scare us, we don't give ourselves the opportunity to learn, grow, and improve. By shifting our perspective to be more grateful and appreciative of change and difficulty, we make space for ourselves to grow and improve faster. Change fuels growth. Try not to fight it.
Final Thoughts on Self-Improvement
Luckily the science shows us all sorts of ways we can improve ourselves and our lives. Here we explored a variety of strategies you can start using today to support your self-growth.
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References
Bishop, S. R., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N. D., Carmody, J., ... & Devins, G. (2004). Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical psychology: Science and practice, 11(3), 230-241.Dweck, C. (2015). Carol Dweck revisits the growth mindset. Education Week, 35(5), 20-24.Johnson, S. C., Baxter, L. C., Wilder, L. S., Pipe, J. G., Heiserman, J. E., & Prigatano, G. P. (2002). Neural correlates of self‐reflection. Brain, 125(8), 1808-1814.Lawlor, K. B. (2012). Smart goals: How the application of smart goals can contribute to achievement of student learning outcomes. In Developments in business simulation and experiential learning: Proceedings of the annual ABSEL conference (Vol. 39).Sedikides, C., & Hepper, E. G. (2009). Self‐improvement. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 3(6), 899-917.Seligman, M. E. (2009). What You Can Change... and What You Can't*: The Complete Guide to Successful Self-Improvement. Vintage.
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B1 an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better: improvement in We expect to see some improvement in the economy. home improvementsimprovement on These white walls are a big improvement on that disgusting old wallpaper. He's been having treatment for two months now without any improvement.
Thêm các ví dụBớt các ví dụThere's been a definite improvement in your English since you arrived.Billy's work at school has shown signs of improvement this year.Local parents successfully campaigned for safety improvements at the playground.The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women's pay over the past few years.The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial effect on the company as a whole.
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the process of making something better or of getting better: [ C ] We made some improvements to the house before selling it. [ U ] There’s been no improvement in his condition.
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[ U ] the fact of something getting better, or the act of making something better: constant/continued/significant improvement signs of improvement need/show/see improvement August appeared to show improvement in the job market. improvement on/over sth It is unlikely that the current year will see any improvement on the $2.19bn net profit achieved in the year to June. areas/opportunities/room for improvement
[ C ] a situation that is better than it was before, or a change that makes a situation better: 21% improvement in annual profits performance/product/quality improvementsimprovement to/in sth They plan to make incremental improvements to existing products and services. Xem thêm
capital improvement
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Demonstration of these improvements is planned for the near future.
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Models by definition are simply representations and are liable to change and constant improvement.
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We incline to think that the latter change, in contrast to the former, represents a cognitive improvement in our condition.
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The behaviorally oriented intervention produced significant reductions in coercive parenting and improvements in positive parenting.
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Experiments evaluating the effects of isoproteronol on tissue removed from the heart at surgery demonstrated initial inhibition of contraction with improvements over time.
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These improvements in the outcome of pregnancy, nonetheless, concomitantly increase the genetic risk in the surviving population.
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Technology facilitates aspects of our teaching environment and practice that make these improvements possible.
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It is supposed that these improvements of clinical symptoms are based on inhibition of vasoconstriction and platelet aggregation in pulmonary circulation.
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These improvements could also complement and even enhance the benefits of drugs that help with the symptoms of dementia.
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Participants in both intervention and control groups showed significant improvement in mood symptoms over time.
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Differential improvements in schizophrenia symptoms and relapse rates (hospitalization) observed in subjects on olanzapine can partially explain current findings.
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Alternatively, a manualized and structured therapy may have brought about more improvement or a therapy using a different theoretical orientation.
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Moreover, the researchers observed that improvement in attentional skills tended to be associated with a reduction in aggression and higher sociability.
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The results showed significant improvement after training across age groups.
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The farmers provided various suggestions for possible improvements in the distribution of available irrigation water.
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business improvement districtThe nature of the activities of the business improvement district and the levy must be set out before the vote.
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civic improvementThe popular clamour was for housing at all costs, and not civic improvement.
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comprehensive improvementSubsidy is payable where insulation forms part of a comprehensive improvement scheme or is provided to meet the special needs of elderly or disabled tenants.
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