<br> # My Thoughts > 근본적인 변화를 통해 개선된 경우는 improve, 큰 변화없이 수정되어 이전보다 개선된 경우 enhance - 얼굴 성형 수술을 해서 극적으로 변화됐으니 **improve** - 얼굴을 화장(make-up)해서 얼굴이 개선됐으니 **enhance** <br> # Summary ## improve - 1.개선되다 2.나아지다; 개선하다 3.향상시키다 - Use **improved** when something has undergone a fundamental change which makes it better than before. - make or become better - Example - We can add two more wheels to improve a truck (fundamental change). - His quality of life has **improved** dramatically since the operation. (수술 후에 그의 삶의 질이 극적으로 개선되었다.) ## enhance - (좋은 점·가치·지위를) 높이다[향상시키다] - Use **enhanced** when something has been modified without a change of class and is now better than before. - increase the quality, value or extent of - Example - Larger truck wheels are an enhancement (modification). - This is an opportunity to **enhance** the reputation of the company. (이것은 회사의 명성을 높일 기회입니다.) ### Example - **In an operating system:** “Enhanced Operating System” Or “Improved Operating System”? Enhancements: _Larger_ virtual memory reserve, _optimized_ backup procedures, _stronger_ encryption. Improvements: _Added_ accessories, _added_ firewall feature, _removed_ unpopular resident software, more efficient backup system _replaces_ old version. - **In the bicycle:** Enhancements: Colorful paint and softer seat. Improvements: Electric lights and motor. Therefore, the electric bicycle is an improvement over the ordinary bicycle, not an enhancement. <br> # References [to improve vs to enhance | WordReference Forums](https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/to-improve-vs-to-enhance.428282/) <br> # Links [[_MOC_2_English]] <br> # Tags #english <br> # Aliases #영어 <br>