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10 Language-to-English DictionariesContinuous improvement
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs ɪmˈpruv.mənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The ongoing improvement of products, services, or processes through incremental and breakthrough enhancements.
"Our company culture is built on a foundation of continuous improvement to ensure maximum customer satisfaction." - 2
An ongoing effort over time to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, or quality of an organization's operations.
"Continuous improvement requires regular feedback and dedication from every team member."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'continuare' (to join together, make continuous) via Middle English, combined with 'improvement' from Old French 'en-mieux' (to make better). The modern business concept was popularized in the mid-20th century through Japanese manufacturing philosophies like Kaizen.
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amélioration continue
Transliteration: amɛliɔʁasjɔ̃ kɔ̃tinɥ
"L'entreprise adopte une politique d'amélioration continue."
kontinuierliche Verbesserung
Transliteration: kɔntinuˈiːɐ̯lɪçə fɛɐ̯ˈbɛːɐ̯ʁʊŋ
"Kontinuierliche Verbesserung ist ein Kernprinzip unseres Managements."
miglioramento continuo
Transliteration: miʎʎoraˈmento konˈtiːnwo
"Il miglioramento continuo è essenziale per il successo aziendale."
mejora continua
Transliteration: meˈxoɾa konˈtinwa
"La mejora continua impulsa la innovación en todos los departamentos."
melhoria contínua
Transliteration: meʎoˈɾiɐ kõˈtiniɐ
"A melhoria contínua garante a alta qualidade dos nossos serviços."
निरंतर सुधार
Transliteration: nirantar sudhar
"कंपनी ने अपनी प्रक्रियाओं में निरंतर सुधार लागू किया है।"
持续改进
Transliteration: chí xù gǎi jìn
"持续改进是企业发展的核心动力。"
지속적 개선
Transliteration: jisokjeok gaeseon
"우리 조직은 지속적 개선을 위해 노력하고 있습니다."
継続的改善
Transliteration: keizokuteki kaizen
"現場では日々継続的改善が行われています。"
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