Cryptic crossword clue
Improving picture: judge and artist reach China 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REFRAMING

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The straight part
We know that "Improving picture" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case improving picture = reframing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REFRAMING mean?

REFRAMING verb
  1. To frame again.
  2. To redescribe, from a different perspective; to relabel.
REFRAMING noun
  1. Framing anew or again.

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