continuous improvement
nounUK /kənˈtɪnjuəs ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
US /kənˈtɪnjuəs ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
Getting a little better at something every day.
Our teacher says continuous improvement means trying to do a bit better each time.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A business method where everyone keeps finding small ways to make work better.
The factory uses continuous improvement to make cars faster and safer.
3. Always looking for ways to fix problems before they get big.
Continuous improvement helped the team catch mistakes early.
4. A habit of checking your work and making small changes to improve it.
She practices continuous improvement by reviewing her homework each night.