Definitions

improvement

[im-proov-muhnt] / ɪmˈpruv mənt /

NOUN

bettering; something bettered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

WEAK

upswing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

demotion worsening

WEAK

damage diminishing harm hurt injury weakening

Example Sentences

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It continues to see improvement in the operational earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization margin year-on-year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Spending at electronics & appliance stores, as well as home improvement and garden centers, also saw a small monthly bump.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Robert MacIntyre has targeted improvement in his iron play and reclaiming the Scottish Open title as the new father looks to build on a promising start to the season.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The Pilbara beat is underpinned by operational improvement initiatives, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

At our old house, Mom used to love watching HGTV, the channel with all the home improvement shows.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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