improved | ||
1. | [ 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" |
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Related terms: | unimproved built landscaped graded grade developed restored | |
2. | [ adjective ] become or made better in quality | |
Examples: | "was proud of his improved grades" "an improved viewfinder" |
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Related terms: | better | |
3. | [ adjective ] (of land) made ready for development or agriculture by clearing of trees and brush | |
Examples: | "improved farmlands" |
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Related terms: | cleared | |
Similar spelling: |
improve improvised improver improvize improvise improvable improvident improvement improving imbrue impressed improbable improper |