No. 1,812 in Portuguese
melhoria
"Melhoria" means "improvement" in English.
In a sentence
A empresa realizou melhorias nos processos internos para aumentar a eficiência.
The company made improvements to internal processes to increase efficiency.
In this sentence, 'melhoria' is used in its plural form 'melhorias', which means 'improvements'. It indicates enhancements or changes for the better in a corporate setting.
A melhoria na qualidade do produto foi apreciada pelos clientes.
The improvement in product quality was appreciated by the customers.
Here, 'melhoria' refers to a single improvement related to the quality of the product. It denotes a noticeable enhancement or progress in quality.
Ela busca uma constante melhoria no desempenho acadêmico.
She seeks constant improvement in academic performance.
In this usage, 'melhoria' indicates an abstract pursuit of betterment or progress, particularly in academic performance, emphasizing continuous effort.
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