Improved meaning

What does “improved” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“improved” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing.

improved

adjective

  1. made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

    “new houses are springing up on an improved tract of land near the river”

    “an improved breed”

    Oppositesunimproved
  2. become or made better in quality

    “was proud of his improved grades”

    “an improved viewfinder”

  3. (of land) made ready for development or agriculture by clearing of trees and brush

    “improved farmlands”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University