royal society of london for improving natural knowledge
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noun an honorary English society (formalized in 1660 and given a royal charter by Charles II in 1662) through which the British government has supported science
Royal Society.
WordNet
To improve on ∨ upon
- to make useful additions or amendments to, or changes in; to bring nearer to perfection; as, to improve on the mode of tillage.
Webster 1913
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