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improvements
[/ɪmˈpruːvmənts/]
noun
melhorias
1.
Changes or additions that make something better or of higher quality
The new software includes several improvements over the previous version.
O novo software inclui várias melhorias em relação à versão anterior.
2.
Enhancements or upgrades made to a property or building
They made home improvements including new flooring and paint.
Eles fizeram melhorias na casa, incluindo novo piso e pintura.
3.
Progress or advancement in a particular skill or condition
We saw significant improvements in student test scores this year.
Vimos melhorias significativas nas notas dos testes dos alunos este ano.
Synonyms
enhancements
upgrades
refinements
advances
betterments
modifications
Antonyms
deterioration
decline
degradation
worsening
regression
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
melhorias
Most common usage; also used for property improvements
São Paulo
melhorias
Standard usage, frequently used in business and real estate contexts
Portugal
melhorias
Standard usage; alternatively 'aperfeiçoamentos' for technical improvements
General Brazilian
aperfeiçoamentos
More formal; often used in technical or professional contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
room for improvement
continuous improvement
marginal improvements
capital improvements
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