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!
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Recent Examples of improvement
Those dollars, plus other contributions from the state and federal governments, would help pay for the $28 billion in road and transportation improvement projects the county has planned around the Valley for the next 20 years.
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Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Danny Amendola attacked his venomous Argentine tango with passion and the judges applauded his improvement.
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
The Impact of Password Management on Overall Enterprise Security
One of the most significant impacts of implementing a password management system is the improvement in cyber hygiene across the organization.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Britain has suffered years of lackluster economic growth, low levels of business investment and only tepid improvements in living standards.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Danny Amendola attacked his venomous Argentine tango with passion and the judges applauded his improvement.
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
The Impact of Password Management on Overall Enterprise Security
One of the most significant impacts of implementing a password management system is the improvement in cyber hygiene across the organization.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Britain has suffered years of lackluster economic growth, low levels of business investment and only tepid improvements in living standards.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
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The increase in net interest income was driven by higher interest income on deposits and a decrease in interest expense on advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Creators will have to complete a questionnaire for each project in advance so that Roblox can ensure proper categorization.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Upskilling teams in quantum technology will position your company to capitalize on future advancements.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also this week, SPORT reported that a Saudi club was ready to offer just under $9 million for Casado ahead of his breakthrough.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Starkey’s agents had to perform acrobatic feats of scheduling to accommodate both his teen-heartthrob role and his adult breakthrough.Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The mayor also said the city is excited and proud of the $200 million in long-term investments that are expected to drive economic development and provide other benefits for residents.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Among advances that were supported by NIH money are a medication for opioid addiction, a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, many new cancer drugs and the speedy development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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