enhancement
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a change that improves the quality, value, or power of something.
an augmentation or improvement that increases the quality, value, or effectiveness of a system, product, or experience.
Simple“The new software update includes several enhancements to the security system.”
In context“The latest architectural enhancements were designed to improve the building's energy efficiency while maintaining its historical aesthetic.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the process of making an image or sound clearer using technology.
the technical process of increasing the clarity or detail of a digital image, audio signal, or medical scan.
Simple“Digital enhancement made the blurry old photograph look much clearer.”
In context“The forensic team used advanced image enhancement to identify the license plate number from the grainy security footage.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun in digital processing contexts.
SynonymsAntonyms
“It took a ton of special effects work to pull off the sequence, combining practical effects, miniatures, and CGI enhancements.”
“Adding minerals that alter the chemistry of seawater, in a process called ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE), is a proposed solution to address both of these challenges.”