die Verbesserung, -en
improvement
Eine Veränderung, die etwas besser macht als vorher.
The German word "Verbesserung" is a noun that means "improvement" or "enhancement". It is derived from the verb "verbessern," which means "to improve" (composed of the prefix "ver-" and "better").
Similar words in German include "Steigerung" (increase), "Optimierung" (optimization), and "Fortschritt" (progress).
The difference between "Verbesserung" and these similar words lies primarily in their connotations:
- "Verbesserung" generally refers to making something better or correcting flaws.
- "Steigerung" implies an increase in level or intensity but doesn't necessarily mean it’s better in quality.
- "Optimierung" focuses on making something as efficient or effective as possible, usually involving improvement processes.
- "Fortschritt" indicates overall progress that might not be purely quantitative in nature.
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Examples
Ich sehe eine Verbesserung in deiner Arbeit.noun
I see an improvement in your work.
Die Verbesserung des Produktes ist deutlich erkennbar.noun
The improvement of the product is clearly noticeable.
Welche Verbesserungen schlägst du für das nächste Projekt vor?noun
Which improvements do you suggest for the next project?
Durch regelmäßiges Üben erzielte sie viele Verbesserungen.noun
Through regular practice she achieved many improvements.
Nach einigen Tests bestätigten wir die Verbesserung der Methode.noun
After some tests we confirmed the improvement of the method.
Wir hoffen auf eine Verbesserung der Busverbindungen.noun
We hope for an improvement in the bus connections.
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