practicalimprovement
nounUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/
A change that makes something work better in real life.
The new bike lane was a practical improvement for the whole town.
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2. A small, hands-on fix that solves a daily problem.
Adding a hook by the door was a practical improvement for keeping keys handy.
3. A change judged by results rather than by theory.
The team valued practical improvement over fancy plans.
4. A step-by-step bettering of tools or methods.
The workshop focused on practical improvement of old machines.