improvements

Meanings

• verb

  The action of making or becoming better.

  - "Through hard work and dedication, he was able to improve his grades."
  - "The new software update includes several improvements."

• noun

  A modification or addition to something to make it better.

  - "The improvements to the highway have made commuting faster."
  - "The team discussed various improvements to the product design."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənts/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

deterioration , disimprovement , worsening

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Synonyms

amelioration , improval

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with improvements
ameliorate , perpetuate , incubate , animate , congregate

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Variants

List of all variants of improvements that leads to same result
improvement , improvements , self-improvement , self-improvements

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Forms

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improvement, improvements, improving, improved

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ameliorer' meaning 'to make better'.

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Trivia

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1. Improvements were a common theme in the works of the philosopher Confucius, who believed that individuals and society as a whole could be continually improved.

2. The term 'improvement' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Innovation: Improvements are often the result of innovation, which is the process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products.

2. Continuous Improvement: Continuous improvement is a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of constantly seeking ways to make things better. This approach is commonly used in business and manufacturing.

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Culture

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Improvements have been a significant theme in literature, particularly in the context of personal growth and self-imvement. One famous example is Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, which chronicles his efforts to improve himself through various means.

How to Memorize "improvements"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making something better, such as polishing a diamond or refining a piece of art.
   - Imagine yourself making progress towards a goal and feeling a sense of accomplishment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'improvements' with positive concepts such as progress, growth, and success.
   - Think of a time when you made an improvement in your life and how it made you feel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I Make Progress' to remember the meaning of improvements: 'I' for 'improve', 'M' for 'make', 'A' for 'better', 'KE' for 'keep improving', 'P' for 'progress', and 'R' for 'result'.

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