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Another word for “Improved”
Looking for another word for “Improved”? Here are stronger, more specific resume synonyms — each with when to use it and a before-and-after bullet example.
Improved synonyms for your resume
“Improved” is a results word, which is good — but on its own it’s vague. Always pair it with a number, and consider a verb that names the direction and mechanism of the change.
Pick the synonym that most precisely matches what you actually did. Each one is stronger and more specific than “Improved”:
| Stronger synonym | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Increased | A metric went up |
| Boosted | A sharp, fast lift |
| Accelerated | Made something faster |
| Optimized | Tuned for efficiency |
| Streamlined | Removed friction and steps |
| Enhanced | Added quality or capability |
| Strengthened | Made more robust |
| Reduced | A bad metric went down |
| Elevated | Raised a standard |
| Upgraded | Replaced with something better |
Before and after
The word is only half the fix — the other half is a result. Watch what happens when you swap the verb and add a number:
Weak: “Improved customer satisfaction scores.”
Stronger: “Increased CSAT from 82% to 94% by rebuilding the support-ticket triage flow.”
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Questions
FAQ
01What is another word for “Improved” on a resume?
Stronger synonyms for “Improved” include Increased, Boosted, Accelerated, and others — each names a more specific action. Pick the one that most accurately describes what you did, then add a number: “Increased CSAT from 82% to 94% by rebuilding the support-ticket triage flow.”
02Why is “Improved” considered weak on a resume?
It’s not wrong, just overused and vague — it appears on almost every resume, so it no longer distinguishes you. A more specific verb, paired with a measurable result, shows the recruiter exactly what you accomplished.
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