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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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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.
  • Aug 26, 2020 ... So I'm now getting reports for my domains but under tasks it says “Domain source compliance needs improvement” but everything is green and ...
  • Individual Advancement Record needs improvement · Scoutbook New Scoutbook Feature Requests · MichelleSbiroli July 2, 2020, 1:27am 1. Our Troop recently had ...
  • Jun 24, 2022 ... Google Merchant Center "Website needs improvement". Google ... needs improvement" with barely any details: "Make sure your website ...
  • Aug 16, 2023 ... ... needs improvement" Google Merchant account debacle, I am now reluctantly able to assert that the issue has been begrudgingly resolved.
  • Oct 7, 2021 ... Ours our significant deficiency, needs improvement, satisfactory progress, and achieved. SP is being where you need to be at that point in the ...
  • The Good, Bad, and Needs Improvement of Management. Steven F. Gordon, MD avatar · Steven F. Gordon, MD • Family Medicine Jun 24, 2019. Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members.
  • Aug 2, 2023 ... All of the people "Laid Off" yesterday had "Needs Improvement" as the Overall result, even though some had Exceptional in the individual ...
  • Back. Ask a related question. Posted 6 years agoLast Activity 6 years ago. Link Needs Improvement , AIRFIBER 5XHD. A · AnSpider · airFiber. 0. 6 3.5k. Comment
  • I know several threads made me nervous prior to the exam, most were spot on. I took my PMP yesterday and passed with 4 ATs and a "Needs Improvement" for Closing ...
  • Oct 14, 2023 ... Author Ashley Shew shares 5 key insights from her new book, Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement.

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.
  • Aug 1, 2023 ... Why do URLs "need improvement" when there's no usage data? I have a "group" of pages that are often reported in the Desktop Core Web Vitals ...
  • AP Deployment Density Might Need Improvement. A · abdulwares · UniFiUniFi Routing & SwitchingUniFi WirelessWiFimanUniFi Design Center. 0. 6 1.3k. Comment
  • May 9, 2018 ... Potions in Snape's class "Need Improvement". Does anyone find it harder to get a "brilliant!" response in Potions? I have ZERO problem ...
  • Small Business Administration: Procedures for Reporting on Veteran-Owned Businesses Need Improvement. GAO-24-106071 Published: Dec 21, 2023.
  • Dec 23, 2023 ... What features need improvement? 3rd Party Software. Hey everyone,. I have a particular interest in developing an extension(s) for SolidWorks ...
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  • URLs need improvement after google search console update · General Web Dev · yousefsalah690 December 5, 2023, 9:09am 1. I have a blogger website and I got ...
  • NEED IMPROVEMENT definition | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
  • Apr 30, 2017 ... Need Improvement in Standard Cart Order Template. Need Improvement in Standard Cart Order Template. alirazakhalid. By alirazakhalid. April 30 ...
  • [Feedback] Which Parts of the Game Need Improvement · GAME PLAY FEEDBACK · NekoRei April 7, 2022, 10:10pm 1. Hey there Phobies Wranglers! It's time to share ...

Alternatives:

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

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