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
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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
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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
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