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Verbesserungen

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im·prove·ment [ɪmˈpru:vmənt] N

1. improvement (instance):

improvement
Verbesserung f <-, -en>
the last year has seen a slight improvement in the economy
im letzten Jahr hat sich die Wirtschaftslage leicht verbessert
improvement in efficiency
Effizienzsteigerung f <-, -en>
improvement in results
Ergebnisverbesserung f <-, -en>
to be an improvement on the former design/the old house/the previous manager
im Vergleich zum früheren Entwurf/zum alten Haus/zum vorigen Geschäftsführer eine Verbesserung darstellen

2. improvement no pl (activity):

improvement
Verbesserung f <-, -en>
improvement of illness
Besserung f <->
room for improvement
Steigerungsmöglichkeiten pl

3. improvement (repair or addition):

improvement
Verbesserungsmaßnahme f
[home] improvements
Renovierungsarbeiten pl (Ausbau- und Modernisierungsarbeiten an/in Wohnung/Haus)

im·ˈprove·ment meas·ure N

improvement measure
Verbesserungsmaßnahme f

self-im·ˈprove·ment N no pl

self-improvement
[selbstständige] Weiterbildung
cosmetic changes/improvements
kosmetische Veränderungen/Verbesserungen
German
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English
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mit schrittweisen Verbesserungen
with incremental improvements
ein Produkt nachbessern
to make improvements to a product
nachbessern
to make improvements
Verbesserung (qualitative Anhebung)
improvement
Verbesserung (das Verbessern)
improvement no pl
geringfügige Verbesserungen
slight improvements
Verfeinerung
improvement
Verbesserungspatent
improvement patent

PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary

improvement N MKT COMPET

improvement
Verbesserung f

improvement N ACCOUNT

improvement
Zunahme f

improvement measure N MKTG

improvement measure
Verbesserungsmaßnahme f

improvement process N CTRL

improvement process
Verbesserungsprozess m

improvement team N DEPTS

improvement team
Verbesserungsteam nt

improvement costs N ACCOUNT

improvement costs
Wiederherstellungskosten pl

image improvement N MKTG

image improvement
Imageverbesserung f

improvement project N MKTG

improvement project
Verbesserungsprojekt nt

yield improvement N INV-FIN

yield improvement
Renditeverbesserung f

profitability improvement N INV-FIN

profitability improvement
Rentabilitätsverbesserung f

PONS Specialized Dictionary "Verkehrswesen"

suggestion for improvement

suggestion for improvement
Verbesserungsvorschlag

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

he showed no signs of improvement
er zeigte keinerlei Besserung
cosmetic changes/improvements
kosmetische Veränderungen/Verbesserungen
[home] improvements
Renovierungsarbeiten pl (Ausbau- und Modernisierungsarbeiten an/in Wohnung/Haus)
eine Steigerung um 5 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr
a 5% improvement over last year
ein Produkt nachbessern
to make improvements to a product
eine Verbesserung/Veränderung deutet sich an
there are indications of improvement/of a change
Selbsterkenntnis ist der erste Schritt zur Besserung prov
self-knowledge is the first step to self-improvement
Besserung Lage, Situation
an improvement [or a change for the better] [in a situation]
unsre Verbesserungen sind auf die Verkaufsleistung gerichtet
our improvements affect sales performance only
einen Verbesserungsvorschlag machen
to make a suggestion for improvement

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

Based on this calculation, improvement measures can be derived.
en.wikipedia.org
A consultation has launched on a range of improvement measures including new homes, business floor space, a local centre and associated open space and infrastructure.
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
Interim air-quality improvement measures will be necessary due to the project delays.
en.wikipedia.org
By applying the indicator, organisations can identify energy hot spots, assess possible improvement measures and benchmark their production processes against similar organisations.
en.wikipedia.org
During this time, he prescribed improvement measures such as reading great literature, taking an interest in the arts, reflecting on life, and learning self-discipline.
en.wikipedia.org

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Through regional promotion, especially in value-added chains with a high percentage of women, initial improvements have been achieved in the rural employment and earnings situation.
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Durch regionale Förderung insbesondere in Wertschöpfungsketten mit hohem Frauenanteil konnte eine erste Verbesserung der Beschäftigungs- und Einkommenssituation in ländlichen Gebieten erreicht werden.
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Developing manuals and guidelines for bank supervision together was an essential milestone in sustainable improvement of general conditions for a stable and inclusive financial sector in Mozambique.
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Die gemeinsame Entwicklung von Handbüchern und Richtlinien für die Bankenaufsicht war ein wesentlicher Meilenstein zur nachhaltigen Verbesserung der Rahmenbedingung für einen stabilen und inklusiven Finanzsektor in Mosambik.
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Trainers should show an interest in critical analysis of social factors in order to facilitate appropriate improvements and changes
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Trainer sollten ein Interesse für eine kritische Auseinandersetzung mit sozialen Aspekten aufbringen, um entsprechende Verbesserungen und Veränderungen zu ermöglichen
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Support for agricultural cooperatives, cooperation with local agricultural traders, and improvements in animal health all play an important part in achieving these prerequisites.
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Die Förderung landwirtschaftlicher Genossenschaften, die Zusammenarbeit mit dem lokalen Agrarhandel sowie die Verbesserung der Tiergesundheit spielen dabei eine wichtige Rolle.
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An action plan for procedures at the port authority APORTIL has been prepared and undergone testing in selected areas to identify aspects for ongoing improvement.
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Ein Aktionsplan für Prozesse in der Hafenbehörde APORTIL ist erstellt und wurde in ausgewählten Bereichen zur laufenden Verbesserung getestet.
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