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10 Language-to-English DictionariesImprovements
/ɪmˈpruːv.mənts/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of making something better or the state of being improved.
"The improvements in technology have greatly enhanced communication." - 2
A change or addition that enhances the value or quality of something.
"The renovations were significant improvements to the building."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'improvement' originates from the Middle English 'improven', which comes from the Old French 'emprover', meaning to make better. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'probare', meaning to test or prove, reflecting a historical shift towards enhancing quality or condition.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Improvements" is said worldwide
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Améliorations
Transliteration: a-meh-lyo-ra-syon
"Les améliorations technologiques ont transformé notre quotidien."
Verbesserungen
Transliteration: fer-bes-er-ung-en
"Die Verbesserungen in der Software sind bemerkenswert."
Miglioramenti
Transliteration: mee-lyo-ra-men-ti
"I miglioramenti apportati hanno reso il prodotto più competitivo."
Mejoras
Transliteration: me-ho-ras
"Las mejoras en el diseño han atraído más clientes."
Melhorias
Transliteration: mel-ho-ri-as
"As melhorias na infraestrutura são necessárias."
सुधार
Transliteration: Sudhaar
"तकनीकी सुधार ने हमारे जीवन को बेहतर बनाया है।"
改进
Transliteration: gǎi jìn
"技术的改进使沟通更加高效。"
개선
Transliteration: gaeseon
"기술 개선은 우리의 삶을 변화시켰습니다."
改善
Transliteration: kaizen
"技術の改善はコミュニケーションを向上させました。"
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