Meaning & use
improvement
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A change or addition that makes something better than it was before.
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The new software update is a real improvement over the old version.
Her grades showed steady improvement over the semester.
A note on using this word
In real estate law, "improvement" specifically refers to a permanent structure added to land, such as a building.
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Words with an opposite meaning
declinedeterioration
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