enhancement
|en-hance-ment|
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/ɪnˈhæns.mənt/
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/ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt/
(enhance)
quality booster
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enhancement' originates from the Old French word 'enhaucier,' which meant 'to raise or elevate.'
Historical Evolution
'enhaucier' transformed into the Middle English word 'enhauncen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enhance.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to raise or elevate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to improve or augment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action of improving or augmenting something.
The enhancement of the software improved its performance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39
