2. changed for the better; as, her improved behavior.
Syn: amended. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
improved — im‧proved [ɪmˈpruːvd] adjective [only before a noun] better than before: • improved banking arrangements • the introduction of new and improved products * * * improved UK US /ɪmˈpruːvd/ adjective [before noun] ► better than before: »Highlights of … Financial and business terms
improved — adjective 1. made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing (Freq. 3) new houses are springing up on an improved tract of land near the river an improved breed • Ant: ↑unimproved • Similar to: ↑built, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Improved — Improve Im*prove , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Improved}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Improving}.] [Pref. in in + prove, in approve. See {Approve}, {Prove.}] 1. To make better; to increase the value or good qualities of; to ameliorate by care or cultivation; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
improved — im|proved [ımˈpru:vd] adj [usually before noun] better than before ▪ improved performance ▪ Our washing powder now has a new improved formula … Dictionary of contemporary English
improved — im|proved [ ım pruvd ] adjective ** better than before: a range of new improved products A more pleasant classroom environment could account for students improved performance … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
improved — adjective better than before: improved performance throughout the company | New improved formula! … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
improved */*/ — UK [ɪmˈpruːvd] / US [ɪmˈpruvd] adjective better than before A more pleasant classroom environment could account for students improved performance. a range of new improved products … English dictionary
improved — adj. Improved is used with these nouns: ↑access, ↑accuracy, ↑efficiency, ↑method, ↑performance, ↑productivity, ↑relation, ↑reliability, ↑sanitation, ↑standard, ↑survival, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
improved — adjective something that has been made better; enhanced … Wiktionary
IMPROVED — Influence of Introduction of Mycophenolate Mofetil and Reduction of Cyclosporine on Renal Dysfunction After Cardiac Transplantation [study] … Medical dictionary
