improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt 
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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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Norfolk Southern has since the derailment paid about $13.5 million to the village for improvements to public infrastructure, including replacing fire and police equipment and vehicles, according to the statement.
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Jessica Gorman, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025
In clinical trials, participants saw improvement in their depressive symptoms as early as 24 hours after starting the medication.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2025
Wines and spirits recorded an 8 percent decline, but other sectors saw improvements, with watches and jewelry up 3 percent and selective retailing rising 7 percent during the key holiday period.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
In the first two days of his tenure, Johnson also discussed with Williams areas of improvement.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Gorman, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025
In clinical trials, participants saw improvement in their depressive symptoms as early as 24 hours after starting the medication.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2025
Wines and spirits recorded an 8 percent decline, but other sectors saw improvements, with watches and jewelry up 3 percent and selective retailing rising 7 percent during the key holiday period.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
In the first two days of his tenure, Johnson also discussed with Williams areas of improvement.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
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improvement
noun
im·prove·ment
im-ˈprüv-mənt
1
: the act or process of improving
2
a
: increased value or excellence
b
: something that adds to the value or appearance (as of a house)
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