"improvisation" meaning in All languages combined

See improvisation on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/ [UK], /ɪmˌprɑvəˈzeɪʃən/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-improvisation.wav [UK] Forms: improvisation [singular], improvisations [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Improvisation refers to a performance without a script, plan, direction, or rehearsal.
    Sense id: simple-improvisation-en-noun-ClqhQuRo
  2. Making something better, improving it to make something better.
    Sense id: simple-improvisation-en-noun-rf9759DG
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          "text": "Tom and Jerry's 'improvisations at parties are always successes."
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