Millora

Millora is a Catalan noun meaning the act or result of making something better; improvement, upgrade, or enhancement. It refers to a positive change that increases quality, efficiency, functionality, or value. The plural form is millores, used to talk about several changes or gains. The related verb is millorar, meaning to improve.

Etymology and linguistic notes: Millora derives from the adjective melior, meaning better, via the evolution of Catalan, and is closely related to terms in other Romance languages such as mejora in Spanish. In Catalan discourse, millora is used in both everyday language and formal contexts to describe steps taken to achieve better conditions or results.

Contexts and usage: The term appears across diverse sectors. In business and industry, phrases like plans de millora or millora de processos refer to initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, quality, or customer satisfaction. In public administration and urban planning, millora often describes upgrades to infrastructure, services, or environmental conditions. In education, to talk about outcomes, one might refer to millora educativa or evaluacions focused on millores en el rendiment. In quality management, millora contínua (continuous improvement) is a common objective, sometimes framed within methodologies such as PDCA, Lean, or Six Sigma.

See also: Millorar, millores, millora contínua.