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improvements

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ˌɪmˈpɹuvmənts// UK //ɪmpɹˈuːvmənts// im·prove·ments

n. changes that you make to something to make it better than it was before. You use this when talking about your skills, a house, or a plan.

n. the act or process of enhancing the quality, value, or condition of something; the state of being enhanced. Often used to describe specific modifications that result in a superior outcome.


SIMPLE

There are many improvements in the new version of the app.

CONTEXTUAL

The city council approved several improvements to the local park, including new benches and a playground.

COMPLEX

While the initial prototype was functional, the engineering team suggested several structural improvements to ensure the device could withstand extreme environmental pressure during long-term deployment.

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Countable when referring to specific changes; uncountable when referring to the general process of getting better. Often takes the preposition 'to' or 'in'.

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