English · Word Candidate

enhancement

/ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: enhancements

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An improvement or supplement that tends to increase a sense of esteem.

Noun

Examples

The original product, with its simplistic design, has undergone many enhancements over the years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The degree to which the image of a scan stands out as a bright area.

Noun

Examples

The enhancement characteristics of a PNET on CT may also have prognostic value, as lesions that hypoenhance on CT scan tend to have worse overall survival than lesions that are isoenhancing or hyperenhancing (5-year survival 54% vs 89% vs 93%).

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “enhancement” mean?

An improvement or supplement that tends to increase a sense of esteem.

Is “enhancement” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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