improvement
Progress over before
Improvement is the act of making something better, or the state of being better than before.
A student shows improvement in math; a neighborhood undergoes improvement.
An improvement can also be a specific change that enhances something: The new kitchen was a major improvement over the old one.
To say something is an improvement often implies the original was lacking.
Raise to higher standard
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- boostUpward push or increase
- refinementElegance of manner
- polishSmooth by rubbing
elevation · enrichment · fine-tuning · streamlining · strengthening · amplification · augmentation · revitalization
Progress toward maturity
- headwayForward progress achieved
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- strideExtended single footstep
- gainPositive return received
momentum · evolution · maturation · upturn · upswing · leap · step-up · recovery
Increase in scope
- increaseGrowth in amount
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
surge · boom · upturn · swell · accumulation · multiplication · scaling · compounding
Sudden important advance
- inventionNew device or method
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
research · design · technology · transformation · modernization · automation · iteration · experimentation
Complete skill or control
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- competenceAdequate ability to function
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
training · technique · fluency · aptitude · dexterity · ability · prowess · finesse
Restoration of health
- restorationReturning something to condition
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- revivalReturn after decline
- comebackRecovery after decline
rebound · regeneration · resurgence · recuperation · reconstruction · convalescence · remission · therapy
One's sense of worth
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- mindsetEstablished mental attitude
discipline · habits · wellness · mindfulness · self-development · self-help · journaling · goal-setting
Outstanding quality or merit
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- durabilityResistance to wear
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
performance · consistency · workmanship · standards · finish · robustness · efficiency · superiority
upgrade
Raise to higher standard
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- boostUpward push or increase
- refinementElegance of manner
polish · elevation · enrichment · fine-tuning · streamlining · strengthening · amplification · augmentation · revitalization · modernization
development
Progress toward maturity
- headwayForward progress achieved
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- strideExtended single footstep
gain · momentum · evolution · maturation · upturn · upswing · leap · step-up · recovery · comeback
expansion
Increase in scope
- increaseGrowth in amount
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
proliferation · surge · boom · upturn · swell · accumulation · multiplication · scaling · compounding · acceleration
breakthrough
Sudden important advance
- inventionNew device or method
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
prototype · research · design · technology · transformation · modernization · automation · iteration · experimentation · pilot
mastery
Complete skill or control
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- competenceAdequate ability to function
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
practice · training · technique · fluency · aptitude · dexterity · ability · prowess · finesse · know-how
healing
Restoration of health
- restorationReturning something to condition
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- revivalReturn after decline
comeback · rebound · regeneration · resurgence · recuperation · reconstruction · convalescence · remission · therapy · treatment
self-esteem
One's sense of worth
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
mindset · discipline · habits · wellness · mindfulness · self-development · self-help · journaling · goal-setting · accountability
excellence
Outstanding quality or merit
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- durabilityResistance to wear
reliability · performance · consistency · workmanship · standards · finish · robustness · efficiency · superiority · grade
- coachinghead coach, life coaching, mentorship, executive coaching, fitness coach
- productivityproductivity, checking off, prioritization, finishing, output
- improvementsfixes, upgrade, progress, refinements, refinement
- makeoversmakeover, glow-up, revamp, refresh, renovate
- outcomesoutcome, win, effect, impact, success
- positive trendsrise, boost, surge, growth, boom
improvementdeterioration
Process of declining quality
worsening · decline · regression · degradation · degeneration
improvementstagnation
Absence of flow or progress
standstill · stasis · inertia · status quo · plateau
- home improvementUpgrading one's residence
- needs improvementBelow acceptable quality
- home improvement storeRetailer for renovation supplies
- home improvement showProgram about fixing houses
- improvement planStrategy for enhancement
- neighborhood improvementEnhancing a local area