B1nouneducationwork
US/ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/
UK/ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/
a change that makes something better, or the process of becoming better
In context
There has been a big improvement in her pronunciation since she joined the club.
The new manager made several improvements to the way we handle complaints.
The report is good, but there is still room for improvement.
Words that go with improvement
noun + preposition
- room for improvementYour essay is well organized, but there is room for improvement in the conclusion.
- improvement inWe noticed an improvement in sales after the advertising campaign.
adjective + noun
- significant improvementDoctors have seen a significant improvement in his condition.
- slight improvementThere was only a slight improvement in the weather.
- huge improvementThe new phone is a huge improvement on the old model.
verb + noun
- make improvementsThe city plans to make improvements to public transport next year.
noun + noun
- home improvementHe spends every weekend on home improvement projects.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There is a big improvement of my English.Correct: There is a big improvement in my English.