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needs improvement vs need improvement

These phrases are both correct, but they would be used in separate contexts. 'Needs improvement' is correct when referring to a singular subject, while 'need improvement' is correct when referring to a plural subject or a general statement.

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Last updated: July 10, 2024

needs improvement

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a singular subject that requires enhancement or development.

Use 'needs improvement' when talking about a single entity, person, or thing that requires enhancement or development.

Examples:

This project needs improvement before the deadline.
The student's performance needs improvement in math.
The company's customer service department needs improvement.

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o lacks respect for chain of command and needs improvement in peer communications. o displayed a consistent lack of initiative and enthusiasm and is the ...
... Park District__________________________. WDSRA Support Staff Name. 1- Needs Improvement 2-Satisfactory 3-Good 4– Excellent. 1. Overall Program ...
Why performance reviews get a 'needs improvement'. Kelley Holland | @ KKelleyHolland. Thursday, 14 Nov 2013 | 1:22 PM ET CNBC.com. SHARES.
Needs Improvement Schools. School Name, Title I School ...

Alternatives:

requires improvement
could use some improvement
could be enhanced
could be developed further
could be better

need improvement

This phrase is also correct and is used when referring to plural subjects or making a general statement about improvement.

Use 'need improvement' when talking about multiple entities, people, or things that require enhancement or development, or when making a general statement about improvement.

Examples:

These processes need improvement for better efficiency.
Our communication skills need improvement.
The overall quality of the products need improvement.

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Apr 29, 2015 ... California's east-west connections need improvement: Joe Mathews. The San Luis Reservoir, near Gustine on State Route 152, is seen in this ...
o leadership and managerial skills need improvement to qualify for next rank. o had poor rapport with his subordinates and was ineffectual in supervision or ...
Mar 19, 2015 ... In East Yorkshire, 41 out of 148 schools need improvement as well as 17 of the 58 schools in North East Lincolnshire. Councillor Ralph Berry ...
Sep 10, 2006 ... Performance Reviews: Many Need Improvement. Illustration by James Yang. Sign In to E-Mail This · Print; Reprints; Save. By KELLEY ...

Alternatives:

require improvement
could use improvement
could be enhanced
could be developed further
could be better

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