Improvement

usgb/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
noun

The act of making something better or the state of being made better.

Our school has made significant improvement in the last few years.
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Often appears as...

  • significant improvement
  • continuous improvement
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Process Focus

Use 'improvement' when discussing a process or progress that is ongoing.

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The improvement of our team's performance is encouraging.
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Measurable Change

Often implies a measurable change, like test scores or production rates.

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Her grades show an improvement since last semester.
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advancementamelioratebetterdevelopmentenhanceevolutionprogressrefinementupgradability
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