enhancement
gb/ɪnhˈænsmənt/ us/ɪnhˈænsmənt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6600
fejlesztés, javítás, továbbfejlesztés, szépészeti beavatkozás, kozmetikai kezelés, szépítés, jeljavítás, kontrasztfokozás, képjavítás
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
FORMAL
1
Vzorec užití:
the enhancement of [something]
The software update includes a major enhancement to the search function.
A szoftverfrissítés a keresőfunkció jelentős továbbfejlesztését tartalmazza.
The company invested in the enhancement of customer service across all branches.
A vállalat az összes fiókjában befektetett az ügyfélszolgálat fejlesztésébe.
This policy is aimed at the enhancement of working conditions for part-time staff.
The new lighting system is a simple enhancement that makes the space feel more welcoming.
There has been a significant enhancement in the quality of online courses over the past few years.
Učební příklady
The school made an enhancement to its library.
Az iskola fejlesztett a könyvtárán.
The new rule is an enhancement of our safety plan.
Az új szabály a biztonsági tervünk továbbfejlesztését jelenti.
We saw an enhancement in sales after the ad campaign.
This change is a small enhancement, but it helps.
The enhancement of the website made it easier to use.
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse the patterns "enhancement of" and "improvement in" and may say *"enhancement in quality"* instead of the more natural "enhancement of quality" or simply "quality improvement". Another common mistake is using "enhancement" where the simpler word "improvement" is more natural in casual speech.
Význam
the act or result of improvement
Kolokace
performance enhancement
|quality enhancement
|value enhancement
|product enhancement
|career enhancement
|policy enhancement
Synonyma
improvement (Most general and common word; slightly less formal than "enhancement".)
|
upgrade (Suggests moving to a higher level or version, especially for products or services.)
Antonyma
deterioration (Focuses on something becoming worse in quality, the opposite direction of enhancement.)
Témata
business
|technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The process of making something better or more useful.
The act or result of making something better in quality, value, usefulness, or effectiveness.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
a cosmetic enhancement to [a body part]
She is considering a minor cosmetic enhancement to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Kisebb szépészeti beavatkozáson gondolkodik, hogy kevésbé látszódjanak a ráncai.
The clinic specializes in non-surgical facial enhancement treatments.
A klinika műtét nélküli arcszépítő kezelésekre specializálódott.
The ad promised dramatic lash enhancement in just two weeks.
Breast enhancement has become a common topic in lifestyle magazines.
Many people now choose subtle enhancements rather than dramatic changes to their appearance.
Učební příklady
She had a cosmetic enhancement on her nose.
Az orrán végeztetett szépészeti beavatkozást.
The cream is for skin enhancement around the eyes.
A krém a szem körüli bőr szépítésére való.
He is against surgical enhancement of the body.
They offer lip enhancement at the beauty clinic.
The ad talks about hair enhancement for thin hair.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "enhancement" alone when native speakers prefer to specify the type, for example saying *"She had an enhancement"* instead of the more natural "She had a cosmetic enhancement" or naming the body part ("breast enhancement").
Význam
improvement of physical appearance
Kolokace
cosmetic enhancement
|breast enhancement
|lip enhancement
|facial enhancement
|appearance enhancement
|aesthetic enhancement
Synonyma
cosmetic improvement (Very close in meaning; slightly more general and descriptive.)
|
augmentation (More technical; often used for surgical procedures that increase size, especially breasts.)
Antonyma
disfigurement (Emphasizes damage or change that makes appearance less attractive, the opposite of enhancement.)
Témata
health
|appearance
|media
|daily_life
Definice
The process of changing the body or face to look more attractive, often with beauty treatments or surgery.
The act or result of making a person’s body or face look more attractive, often using cosmetic products, procedures, or surgery.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
image enhancement of [something]
The software uses advanced image enhancement to reveal details in low-light photos.
A szoftver fejlett képjavítást alkalmaz, hogy előhozza a részleteket a gyenge fényviszonyok mellett készült fotókon.
Contrast enhancement made the tumor clearly visible on the MRI scan.
A kontrasztfokozás jól láthatóvá tette a daganatot az MRI-felvételen.
Audio enhancement tools were applied to clean up the old recording.
The lab performed signal enhancement to detect very weak radio waves.
Digital enhancement has raised questions about the authenticity of the video.
Učební příklady
Image enhancement helped make the photo clear.
A képjavítás segített tisztábbá tenni a fotót.
The doctor used contrast enhancement to see the problem on the scan.
Az orvos kontrasztfokozást alkalmazott, hogy láthatóvá váljon a probléma a felvételen.
Audio enhancement removed the noise from the file.
Digital enhancement made the old movie look better.
We used software enhancement to improve the picture.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this technical sense with general improvement and may not realize that in scientific and technical texts, "enhancement" often refers specifically to measurable changes in signal or image quality.
Význam
increasing clarity of signals or images
Kolokace
image enhancement
|signal enhancement
|contrast enhancement
|audio enhancement
|digital enhancement
|MRI enhancement
Synonyma
amplification (Focuses on increasing strength, especially of signals or sounds, not always on clarity.)
|
optimization (Broader technical term for making something work as well as possible; not limited to clarity or strength.)
Antonyma
degradation (Technical term for loss of quality or clarity in a signal or image, opposite of enhancement.)
Témata
technology
|science
|medicine
Definice
The process of using technology to make a picture, sound, or signal clearer or stronger.
The process of increasing the clarity, contrast, or strength of a signal, image, or similar data, usually through technical or digital methods.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
enhancement
IPA
GB/ɪnhˈænsmənt/
US/ɪnhˈænsmənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
en - hance - ment (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hance)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: enhancement
- Plural: enhancement, enhancements
Příbuzná slova
Forms
enhancements
noun
Core family
enhance
verb B2
enhanced
adjective
Related words
enhancer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unenhanced
adjective
Výrazy
breast enhancement
1/bɹˈɛst ɪnhˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
procedure to increase or shape breasts
A cosmetic medical treatment, usually surgery, to make the breasts bigger or change their shape.
Příklady
- She decided against breast enhancement after talking with her doctor.
- The clinic offers several options for non-surgical breast enhancement.
- Breast enhancement has become more socially accepted in many countries.
cosmetic enhancement
1/kɑzmˈɛtɪk ɪnhˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
beauty treatment to improve appearance
A beauty or medical treatment that changes how someone looks, not for health but to look more attractive.
Příklady
- She insisted that her surgery was a minor cosmetic enhancement, not a full makeover.
- The clinic specializes in non-invasive cosmetic enhancement procedures.
- Many people now choose cosmetic enhancement to look younger on camera.
feature enhancement
1/fˈit͡ʃɚ ɪnhˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
improving specific product features
A change that makes one part or function of a product or service better or adds something new to it.
Příklady
- The next update is mainly a feature enhancement for the search tool.
- Customers can submit feature enhancement requests through the app.
- This feature enhancement makes the reporting process much simpler.
image enhancement
1/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ ɪnhˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
improving the quality of images
Using technology to make a picture or video clearer, sharper, or easier to see.
Příklady
- The app uses AI-based image enhancement to sharpen blurry photos.
- Image enhancement revealed hidden details on the satellite pictures.
- Forensic experts applied image enhancement to read the license plate.
performance enhancement
1/pɚfˈɔɹməns ɪnhˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
improving how well something performs
Changes or actions that help a person, machine, or system do its job better or faster.
Příklady
- The coach was fired after players tested positive for illegal performance enhancement.
- The company offers training programs focused on employee performance enhancement.
- New hardware has led to major performance enhancement for the database servers.
security enhancement
1/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti ɪnhˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
improving safety or protection measures
A new rule, tool, or change that makes a place, computer system, or service safer from danger or attack.
Příklady
- The latest software release includes several important security enhancements.
- After the incident, the airport announced major security enhancements.
- Security enhancements to the network will be rolled out over the next month.
software enhancement
1/sˈɔftwˌɛɹ ɪnhˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
update that improves software features
A change to a computer program that adds new features or makes existing features better, without fully replacing the program.
Příklady
- The next release will focus on bug fixes rather than software enhancements.
- Users can request software enhancements through the support portal.
- This software enhancement improves reporting and data export options.