NOUN: "an increase or improvement" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "an increase or improvement" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an upward movement or trend as in business activity

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

IMPROVEMENT (noun)
1. a change for the better; progress in development
2. a condition superior to an earlier condition
INCREASE (noun)
1. the amount by which something increases
2. the act of increasing something
INCREASE (verb)
1. become bigger or greater in amount
2. make bigger or more

Hint 3: Anagram

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