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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 '' ?

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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

better

3
[ adjective ] (of land) made ready for development or agriculture by clearing of trees and brush

Examples

"improved farmlands"

Related terms

cleared

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