improvement
English Thesaurus
1. the act of improving something (noun.act)
hypernym | : | change of state, |
definition | : | the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | development, |
definition | : | act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | correction, rectification, |
definition | : | the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | perfection, |
definition | : | the act of making something perfect (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | reform, |
definition | : | a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | enrichment, |
definition | : | act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | enhancement, sweetening, |
definition | : | an improvement that makes something more agreeable (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | upturn, |
definition | : | an upward movement or trend as in business activity (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | airing, ventilation, |
definition | : | the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | stabilisation, stabilization, |
definition | : | the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | upgrade, |
definition | : | the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components) (noun.act) |
2. a change for the better; progress in development (noun.event)
hyponym | : | conservation, preservation, |
definition | : | an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change (noun.event) |
hyponym | : | recovery, |
definition | : | return to an original state (noun.event) |
3. a condition superior to an earlier condition (noun.state)
hypernym | : | condition, status, |
definition | : | a state at a particular time (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | betterment, |
definition | : | an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | development, |
definition | : | a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess) (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | reformation, |
definition | : | improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs (noun.state) |
4. the act of improving something (noun.act)
5. a change for the better; progress in development (noun.event)
6. a condition superior to an earlier condition (noun.state)
antonym | : | declination, decline, |
definition | : | a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state (noun.state) |
7. the act of improving something (noun.act)
8. a change for the better; progress in development (noun.event)
9. a condition superior to an earlier condition (noun.state)
antonym | : | declination, decline, |
definition | : | a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state (noun.state) |
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