betterment
noun
bet·ter·ment
ˈbe-tər-mənt 
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
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Good people will band together to further causes for the betterment of all mankind.
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Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This comes to life in settings like entrepreneurship events where ESO members come together for the betterment of startups.
—Will Freeman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Reality’s mother, Billie (Connie Britton), a social worker, is likewise committed to the betterment of society, but, as the household’s provider and organizer, she is also committed to getting herself and her children through their days efficiently and effectively.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
These values continue to be the cornerstone of my motivation, guiding my aspirations to serve our community with integrity, lead with a spirit of humility, and continue making impactful contributions for the betterment of all our residents.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
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Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This comes to life in settings like entrepreneurship events where ESO members come together for the betterment of startups.
—Will Freeman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Reality’s mother, Billie (Connie Britton), a social worker, is likewise committed to the betterment of society, but, as the household’s provider and organizer, she is also committed to getting herself and her children through their days efficiently and effectively.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
These values continue to be the cornerstone of my motivation, guiding my aspirations to serve our community with integrity, lead with a spirit of humility, and continue making impactful contributions for the betterment of all our residents.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betterment. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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betterment
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bet·ter·ment
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