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How do you spell Improvise?

Correct spelling

improvise

Remember: improvise uses 's' not 'z' - think 'not provisioned ahead'

Why is improvise spelled this way?

From Latin improvisus, unforeseen. IN (not) + PROVISUS (foreseen). To improvise is to act without foresight — creating in the moment because preparation was not possible.

Common misspellings of improvise

improvizeimpoviseimprowise

Example

When the microphone failed, she had to improvise her presentation without any slides.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell improvise?+
The correct spelling is "improvise". Remember: improvise uses 's' not 'z' - think 'not provisioned ahead'
Is it improvize or improvise?+
The correct spelling is "improvise", not "improvize".

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