Non-improvement
[im-proov-muh nt] /ɪmˈpruv mənt/
noun
1.
an act of or the state of being .
2.
a change or addition by which a thing is .
3.
a person or thing that represents an advance on another in excellence or achievement:
The new landlord is a great improvement over his greedy predecessor.
4.
a bringing into a more valuable or desirable condition, as of land or real property; betterment.
5.
something done or added to real property that increases its value.
6.
profitable use, as of a period of time.
/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
noun
1.
the act of improving or the state of being improved
2.
something that improves, esp an addition or alteration
3.
alteration of the structure, fixtures, fittings, or decor of a building without changing its function Compare conversion (sense 9)
4.
(usually pl) (Austral & NZ) a building or other works on a piece of land, adding to its value
n.
mid-15c., enprowment “management of something for profit,” from Anglo-French emprowement, from emprouwer “turn to profit” (see improve). Meaning “betterment; amelioration” is from 1640s. Meaning “buildings, etc. on a piece of property” is from 1773. Related: Improvements.
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