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Grammar fix

improve performance

get better results

to make how well you do something better, especially in work, study, sports, or other activities.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • She took extra classes to improve her performance in math.daily life
  • In my opinion, regular exercise can really improve your performance at work because it helps you stay focused and energetic.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: improve (someone's/your) performance (in/on/at something)

WrongIt improves to your performance.

RightIt improves your performance.

'Improve' takes the object directly — no 'to'.

Patternimprove (someone's/your) performance (in/on/at something)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff These measures will ameliorate operational outputs.

Natural This will improve performance.

'Improve performance' is standard; 'ameliorate operational outputs' is jargon.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • improve performance
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Don't confuse it

Don't confuse with 'improve appearance' (how something looks) or 'improve health' (becoming healthier).

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