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Improvement

Any changes made in a project which increases its value, such as the addition to a building or a home. An improvement may also be made by drainage, removing unsightly objects or growths; any act which serves to add utility, beauty, or otherwise increases the value of the property.
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improvement

A structure or public utility or any other installation or physical change made in a property to increase its value and utility or to improve its appearance.
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