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Meaning of improving
The primary meaning of the word "improving" is to make something better or more effective.
Etymology of improving
The word "improving" is derived from the Old French "emprover," which is a combination of "en" (meaning "to make" or "to put") and "prover" (meaning "to test" or "to prove"), and the Latin "improbus," meaning "not proven" or "untested"
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something better or more effective
Synonyms
enhancing
advancing
refining
bettering
perfecting
upgrading
ameliorating
refining
polishing
fine-tuning
streamlining
optimizing
bolstering
strengthening
augmenting
intensifying
invigorating
revitalizing
rejuvenating
renewing
restoring
overhauling
reforming
transforming
modernizing
updating
correcting
rectifying
mending
repairing
patching
revising
editing
reworking
reorganizing
rearranging
readjusting
recalibrating
reconfiguring
Definitions
- To make something better or more effective
- * To become or make something better in quality, amount, or degree
Usage Examples
- The company is improving its customer service by hiring more staff
- * She is improving her language skills by taking a course
- * The new policy is improving the overall quality of life in the community
Antonyms
worsening
deteriorating
declining
degenerating
diminishing
decreasing
lessening
weakening
impairing
damaging
harming
hurting
spoiling
ruining
destroying
disimproving
retrogressing
backsliding
stagnating
stalling
faltering
failing