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Improving

/ɪmˈpɹuːvɪŋ/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

📖 Definitions of "Improving"

verb

1
To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
"Buying more servers would improve performance."
2
To become better.
"I have improved since taking the tablets."
3
To disprove or make void; to refute.
4
To disapprove of; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure.
"to improve negligence"

adjective

1
That tends to improve someone or something (especially to educate or morally better a person).

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
risingnoun	The act of something that rises.
upnoun	Indicating movement towards or location at a higher place or position.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
upverb	(transitive, poetic or in certain phrases) To physically raise or lift.
risingnoun	The act of something that rises.
improvementnoun	The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering
betteringnoun	improvement
bettermentnoun	(uncommon) An improvement or amelioration.
ameliorateverb	(transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.
ameliorationnoun	The act of making better.
enhanced	In a version or form that has been improved or made better than some other standard form.
reinforceverb	(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
furtheringnoun	The act by which something is furthered; furtherance.
reinforcementnoun	(uncountable) The act, process, or state of reinforcing or being reinforced.
reinforcingnoun	Used to reinforce.
advanceverb	To help the progress of (something); to further.
advancementnoun	The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity
upgraded	Having had an upgrade; having been improved or enhanced.
promotionnoun	Dissemination of information in order to increase its popularity.
strengtheningnoun	The process by which something is strengthened.
developingnoun	In the process of development.
strengthenverb	(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
developmentnoun	(uncountable) The process of developing; growth, directed change.