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enhancement

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛnˈhænsmənt// UK //ɛnhˈɑːnsmənt// en·hance·ment

n. an improvement that makes something better, more beautiful, or more useful.

n. the process or result of increasing or improving the quality, value, or extent of something.


SIMPLE

The new software update includes several security enhancements.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef added a pinch of saffron for flavor enhancement and a vibrant yellow color.

COMPLEX

While the digital enhancement of the photograph made the details clearer, some critics argued that the process stripped away the authentic grain of the original film.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general process of improving; countable when referring to specific features or changes.

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