1.
improved model; improved type; upgraded version
A modified version of a product, machine, or system that has been enhanced or upgraded from the original. Commonly used in technical and commercial contexts.
改良型のエンジン。
An improved engine model.
従来品の改良型が発売された。
An improved version of the existing product was released.
この改良型は従来のモデルに比べて燃費が20パーセント向上している。
This improved model has 20% better fuel efficiency compared to the previous model.
A compound of 改良 (improvement) and 型 (model/type). Frequently used in product descriptions, engineering, and technology contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 改良型を開発する: to develop an improved model
- 改良型を投入する: to introduce an improved model
- 改良型の発売: release of an improved model
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 新型: new model — a completely new design, not just an improvement of the old one
- 最新型: latest model — the most recent version available
- 旧型: old model — the previous version being replaced
- マイナーチェンジ: minor change — a partial update, often smaller than a full 改良型
REGISTER:
Neutral to slightly formal. Common in product specifications, technical documentation, and news articles about product releases.