improvement
Translation
enhancement, betterment, advance
Examples
There is room for improvement.
There is room for improvement.
We've made some improvements to the system.
We've made some improvements to the system.
Grammar Patterns
((an improvement in sth.)) a change that makes (sth.) better There has been a big improvement in her work.
((an improvement to sth.)) a change made to (sth.) We've made some improvements to the system.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enhancement, advance, progress; Antonyms: decline, deterioration
Etymology
From 'improve' + '-ment' (a suffix forming nouns).
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ment' often turns a verb into a noun, representing the action or result. 'Improve' + 'ment' = the result of improving.