improvement
gb/ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/ us/ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
A2
Engleză
~ 1500
javulás, javítás, fejlesztés, módosítás
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
an improvement in [something]
The new software update brought a noticeable improvement in speed.
Az új szoftverfrissítés érezhető javulást hozott a sebességben.
There has been a big improvement in her English skills since last year.
Tavaly óta sokat javult az angoltudása.
The city has seen major improvements in public transportation.
Regular exercise can lead to an improvement in overall health.
We need to make some improvements to the website before launch.
Exemple pentru cursanți
There is an improvement in my grades.
Javultak a jegyeim.
I see an improvement in my cooking.
Látom, hogy fejlődtem a főzésben.
The weather shows some improvement today.
We made an improvement to the garden.
Her reading has shown improvement this month.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'improvement' with 'progress'. 'Improvement' focuses on becoming better in quality, while 'progress' is about moving forward or advancing, not always implying better quality.
Sens
process or result of enhancement
Colocații
make an improvement
|show improvement
|significant improvement
|continuous improvement
|marked improvement
Sinonime
enhancement (Often used in a more formal or technical context for improvements that add value or features.)
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betterment (A slightly formal word, often used for moral, social, or personal progress.)
Antonime
decline (Indicates a decrease in quality, condition, or standard — the opposite of improvement.)
|
deterioration (Focuses on the process of becoming worse in quality or condition.)
Teme
daily life
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definiție
When something gets better or you make it better.
The act, process, or instance of making something better or becoming better.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
an improvement to [something]
The latest model includes several improvements to the engine.
A legújabb modell motorján több fejlesztést is végrehajtottak.
We made some improvements to the kitchen layout.
Valamennyit javítottunk a konyha elrendezésén.
The teacher suggested a few improvements to my essay.
This app update has many small but useful improvements.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The shop made an improvement to its window display.
Az üzlet javított a kirakatán.
He suggested an improvement to the plan.
Javasolt egy javítást a terven.
We added an improvement to the car design.
The phone has an improvement to the camera.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse 'improvement to' with 'improvement in'. Use 'to' when talking about the thing being changed directly, and 'in' when talking about its quality or state.
Sens
a beneficial modification
Colocații
home improvement
|design improvements
|minor improvement
|product improvement
Sinonime
upgrade (Often used for technological or product-related improvements.)
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modification (A broader term for changes, which may or may not be improvements.)
Antonime
damage (An action or change that makes something worse instead of better.)
Teme
daily life
|construction
|technology
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definiție
Something you add or change to make something better.
A specific change or addition intended to make something better.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
improvement
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
US/ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
Silabe și accent
im - prove - ment (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (prove)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: improvement
- Plural: improvement, improvements
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
improvements
noun
Core family
improve
verb A2
Advanced or less common
improvable
adjective
improver
noun
Expresii
make an improvement
1/mˈeɪk ən ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
carry out a beneficial change
To do something that makes something better.
Exemple
- We need to make an improvement to our customer service.
- She made a big improvement in her time on the test.
show improvement
1/ʃˈoʊ ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
demonstrate progress in quality or skill
To be better than before and let others see it.
Exemple
- The patient is showing improvement after the treatment.
- His writing has shown great improvement over the semester.
room for improvement
1/ɹˈum fɚ ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
Chance to become better
A way to say something can be better than it is now.
Exemple
- Your work is good, but there’s still room for improvement.
- Your essay is good, but there’s still room for improvement.
- Your work is good, but there's still room for improvement.
- The report was fine, but there’s always room for improvement.
- Even the best players have room for improvement.
- The hotel was nice, but there was room for improvement in the service.