improvement

Word parts

improve + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

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• Hyphenation: im‧prove‧ment

Noun

Singular improvement

Plural improvements

Improvement is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. (countable) An improvement makes something better; it improves something.

   The improvement of this entry was well done.

2. (uncountable) Improvement is the state of being improved or bettered.
3. (countable) An improvement is an increase, advance, or growth.