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[ adjective ] made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
Examples "new houses are springing up on an improved tract of land near the river" "an improved breed" Used in print (The Sun, [Baltimore],...)The rangy , Albany ( Cal. ) native , a surprise slugging sensation for the Flock last year as_well as a defensive whiz , set `` improved fielding '' as his 1961 goal . (Christopher Davis, First Family....)`` Is his appetite improved '' ? Related terms |
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[ adjective ] become or made better in quality
Examples "was proud of his improved grades" "an improved viewfinder" Used in print ([Anonymous,] "The Attack on Employee Services"...)Do you measure its relation_to reduced absenteeism , turnover , accidents , and grievances , and to improved quality and output ? (Public Papers of the Presidents of the U.S. D. D....)I am recommending additional acquisitions of the improved version of the B-52 ( the B-52_H with the new turbofan_engine ) and procurement of the B-58 supersonic medium bomber , together with the supporting refueling tankers in each case . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] (of land) made ready for development or agriculture by clearing of trees and brush
Examples "improved farmlands" Related terms |
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