improvement

noun
UK /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
US /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

The act of making something better.

The new playground is a big improvement for the neighborhood.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A change or addition that makes something better.

The teacher suggested several improvements to my essay.

3. The process of becoming more skilled or knowledgeable.

Her piano playing showed steady improvement over the year.

4. A valuable addition or feature, especially to a building or piece of land.

They made home improvements like a new roof and a bigger kitchen.

5. A rise in quality or condition after a decline.

The doctor noted an improvement in his patient's health.