improvement pattern
noun phraseUK /ɪmˈpruːvmənt ˈpætən/
US /ɪmˈpruːvmənt ˈpætərn/
A way of getting better that happens again and again in the same order.
The coach noticed an improvement pattern in how the team practiced each week.
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2. A repeated design or shape used to make something look nicer.
The wallpaper had a lovely improvement pattern of flowers and vines.
3. A set of steps a person follows to make a skill or product better.
The engineer followed a clear improvement pattern to fix the machine.
4. A regular change in data that shows things are getting better over time.
The chart showed an improvement pattern in test scores across the year.