enhancement
noun
Simple meaning
An improvement or supplement that tends to increase a sense of esteem.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ehnhansmuhntSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛnˈhænsmənt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
An improvement or supplement that tends to increase a sense of esteem.
radiology
The degree to which the image of a scan stands out as a bright area.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: An improvement or supplement that tends to increase a sense of esteem.
Used this way, enhancement is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use enhancement
- “The software update provided a significant enhancement to user security.”
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
Anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities.
Compound terms
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Charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government.
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