English dictionary

improvement

/I/m'pr/u/vm/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a change for the better; progress in development

noun.event

Synonyms advance betterment

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of improving something

noun.act

Examples
Their improvements increased the value of the property.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a condition superior to an earlier condition

noun.state

Examples
The new school represents a great improvement.

Synonyms melioration

Antonyms declination decline

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of improving; advancement or growth; promotion in desirable qualities; progress toward what is better; melioration; as, the <i>improvement</i> of the mind, of land, roads, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913