improvement

Verbesserung

Eine Veränderung zum Besseren oder der Vorgang, bei dem etwas besser wird.

In einfachem Englisch: A change that makes something better, or the process of becoming better.

• There is room for improvement.
• His health showed a steady improvement.
• The changes brought major improvements in safety.

So benutzt man es: improvement in something (We noticed an improvement in her reading.)

Synonyme: progress, advance, betterment

Gegenteile: decline, deterioration

Häufige Wendungen: improvement in something, room for improvement, significant improvement, improvement on something

Steigerung, Zuwachs, Fortschritt

Eine Zunahme oder ein Fortschritt, besonders bei Ergebnissen oder Mengen.

In einfachem Englisch: An increase or forward movement in something, especially a result or amount.

• Sales showed a small improvement.
• We expect further improvement in profits next year.
• Her latest score represents an improvement of ten points.

So benutzt man es: improvement in something (The company reported an improvement in sales.)

Synonyme: increase, growth, advance

Gegenteile: decrease, decline

Häufige Wendungen: improvement in sales, profit improvement, score improvement