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Other words for “improved” on a resume

22 synonyms · 12 example bullets · Updated October 10, 2026

“Improved” is a good start, but it leaves the reader asking how and by how much. Use a verb that names the kind of change, then add the number.

numbers that went upIncreased
costs or time that went downReduced
smoother processesStreamlined

01If a number went up

Use these for revenue, conversion, retention, and other metrics that grew.

  • ImprovedIncreasedIncreased trial-to-paid conversion from 8% to 13% in 2 quarters.
  • ImprovedBoostedBoosted email click-through rate 40% with a new subject line strategy.
  • ImprovedGrewGrew organic traffic from 20,000 to 95,000 monthly visits.
  • ImprovedAcceleratedAccelerated hiring by cutting time to offer from 45 to 21 days.

02If a cost or delay went down

Use these when you saved money, time, or errors.

  • ImprovedReducedReduced shipping costs 18% by renegotiating 3 carrier contracts.
  • ImprovedCutCut month-end close from 10 days to 4.
  • ImprovedLoweredLowered defect rate from 3.2% to 0.8% on the assembly line.
  • ImprovedEliminatedEliminated 15 hours of weekly manual data entry with an automation.

03If a process got better

Use these when the way work happens changed.

  • ImprovedStreamlinedStreamlined patient intake from 12 forms to 3.
  • ImprovedOverhauledOverhauled the onboarding program, raising 90-day retention to 87%.
  • ImprovedRefinedRefined the sales script, lifting booked demos by 22%.
  • ImprovedModernizedModernized the inventory system, moving 9,000 SKUs off paper.
10 more synonyms

Advanced · Amplified · Elevated · Enhanced · Maximized · Optimized · Revamped · Strengthened · Transformed · Upgraded

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