improving performance

collocation in English

meaningsofimproveandperformance

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improve
verb[I or T]
uk
/ɪmˈpruːv/us
/ɪmˈpruːv/
to (cause something to) ...
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performance
noun
uk
/pəˈfɔː.məns/us
/pɚˈfɔːr.məns/
how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or ...
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(Definition ofimproveandperformancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Improvingperformancein high speed wide area networks.
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These range from focusing onimprovingperformanceand being responsive as a regulator, to accountability and independence and evaluation.
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This indicates that better answer generation offers potential for considerablyimprovingperformance.
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Thus, recognizing and clustering compound nouns as technical terms would be very useful forimprovingperformance.
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This ordering among the variables can be very important inimprovingperformance.
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However, the value of facilitating andimprovingperformanceshould not be underestimated.
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In conclusion, the intervention was effective inimprovingperformanceon all literacy skills measured.
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Clearly from our results there is opportunity forimprovingperformance.
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Improvingperformanceis, of course, a fundamental objective for all franchises.
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Some mistakes are inevitable, but the volume of complaints has steadily decreased and ways ofimprovingperformanceare continually being explored.
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However, as in all areas of defence, we are always looking for means ofimprovingperformanceand value for money.
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I hope it will continue to show a steadilyimprovingperformance.
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They began as an aid toimprovingperformancebut the debate has highlighted the fact that there are now a number of problems with them.
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A value-for-money audit provides reassurance to the public, and is strategically important for developing policy andimprovingperformance.
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Every effort is made to reply to letters as quickly as possible, and we are seeking at all times ways ofimprovingperformance.
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In time, they will provide a powerful incentive and tool forimprovingperformance.
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We have put a good deal of effort intoimprovingperformancein this area over the past few years.
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Customer departments will benefit from the opportunities forimprovingperformancethat privatisation will bring.
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