betterment

noun

bet·​ter·​ment ˈbe-tər-mənt How to pronounce betterment (audio)
1
: a making or becoming better
2
: an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility

Examples of betterment in a Sentence

working for the betterment of the lives of working people
Recent Examples on the Web His ability to transcend party lines and work with his Democratic colleagues for the betterment of this country is highly admirable, as working together happens less and less, leaving divisiveness to prevail. Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 So that ability to sacrifice for the betterment of the team stood out to us as well. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2024 Vincent Murphy, sustainability programs manager for the town, told Fortune in an email that many of the projects outlined in the CRP are small, with very localized benefits, which was the primary rationale behind the idea of betterment fees. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 June 2024 How companies will use new technologies for the betterment of business and the human condition is another focus. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for betterment 

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Word History

Etymology

better entry 2 + -ment

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of betterment was in 1594

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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betterment. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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betterment

noun
bet·​ter·​ment ˈbet-ər-mənt How to pronounce betterment (audio)

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