improvement

/im-ˈprüv-mənt/

noun

  1. the act or process of improving

  2. the state of being improved; especially : enhanced value or excellence

  3. an instance of such improvement : something that enhances value or excellence

noun

  1. the act or process of improving oneself by one's own actions; also : an instance or result of such improvement —often used before another noun

individuals interested in self-improvement

adjective

  1. being or related to a project to make one's house better, bigger, more modern, etc.

long past time for some home-improvements