English

improvement

ɪmˈpruvmənt, ɪmˈpruːv.mənt, ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt
Meaning: the act of making something better; a change that makes something better
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ɪmˈpruːv.mənt, ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt

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Example sentences

There has been a big improvement in his English.
There has been a big improvement in his English.
The promised improvements to the city's infrastructure are finally underway.
The promised improvements to the city's infrastructure are finally underway.
There has been only a marginal improvement in the company's profits this year.
There has been only a marginal improvement in the company's profits this year.
There has been a gradual improvement in her health.
There has been a gradual improvement in her health.
There has been a noticeable improvement in her health lately.
There has been a noticeable improvement in her health lately.

Usage Notes

Used when something becomes better than it was before. It can refer to a state, a process, or a specific change.

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