(stative, UK, meiosis) To be in a state of failing. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see require, improvement.

The act of making changes to one's home in order to make it prettier, larger, more efficient, or generally better

plural of self-improvement

any substance added to flour in order to improve some aspect of its performance

plural of improving agent

To point out a moral to be learned from some event that has just occurred. / (obsolete, slang) To celebrate with food or drink.

(law, Scotland) An extended lease to induce the tenant to make improvements to the premises.

plural of improving lease

Alternative form of improve on

(historical) A late Victorian and Edwardian-era woman’s undergarment providing padding for the breasts.