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improve on

1 of 1verb
/ɪmˈpruːv ɑn/
Forms:improves on,improving on,improved on,improved on
1

to make something better compared to a previous state or standard

transitive
  • The new software version improves on the previous one by fixing bugs and adding new features.
  • The team strives to improve upon their last year's performance by increasing their training and strategy.
  • The artist believes that each of his paintings should improve on the previous one in terms of creativity and depth.
  • The company continually looks for ways to improve upon its customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • The chef constantly works to improve on her signature dish, aiming for perfection.