improvement — the action of making or becoming better; an instance or example of becoming better
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of making or becoming better; an instance or example of becoming better
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
Example Sentences
- My cooking showed remarkable improvement after watching YouTube tutorials.
- The student's grades reflected steady improvement throughout the semester.
- Home improvement projects always cost more than expected.
improvement
NOUN[/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/]
the action of making or becoming better; an instance or example of becoming better
Daily practice leads to clear improvement.
Constant movement brings improvement and achievement.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'emprover' (to turn to profit), derived from 'en-' (in) + 'prou' (profit, advantage), with roots in Latin 'prode' (advantage). The suffix '-ment' was added to form the noun.
Breakdown
im- (in) + prove (from Latin 'probare': to approve, make better) + -ment (noun suffix) = improvement
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cooking showed remarkable improvement after watching YouTube tutorials.”
“The student's grades reflected steady improvement throughout the semester.”
“Home improvement projects always cost more than expected.”
“There's still room for improvement in our customer service.”
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