betterment

noun

Definition of bettermentnext
as in improvement
the act or result of making something better working for the betterment of the lives of working people

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Recent Examples of betterment Over time, the success of these traits would lead to the betterment of the species. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026 In its third season, the prequel series holds onto the former tactic but abandons the latter — to its betterment. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026 Every betterment in housing, education, public safety, economic growth, and facilities benefits not just local residents but Connecticut itself. — Kenneth Okeke, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026 The common threads running through diverse faith traditions – individual dignity, the innate capacity to think and act unselfishly, commitment to a higher spiritual power – link aspirations for human betterment. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for betterment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
  1. improvement
  2. enhancement
  3. advancement
  4. advance
  5. development
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  • Phase one will cover improvements to common areas as well as unit amenities, according to the bond documents.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Included in the recent makeover are improvements to the labor and delivery unit, the obstetric recovery area and ultrasound room.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of improvement
Noun
  • Orographic enhancement on the windward side contributed to these extreme amounts.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The team Jon-Eric Sullivan is building is about 10 legitimate NFL players away from having a respectable roster, and have $16 million in cap space to use for enhancements to the roster.
    — Omar Kelly August 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • Havighorst, an executive director of institutional advancement at Prairie State College, was diagnosed with a form of CMT 2 1/2 years ago called heredity neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Nine of the 20 clubs will start the campaign with new managers, all on top of a flood of signings made in the annual pursuit of advancement.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancement
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  • For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Brooks says advances in engineering, hardware, and access to massive datasets – combined with the incredible amount of money in tech, meant AI innovation could take off.
    — Max Darrow, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of advance
Noun
  • The Australians do provide a men’s and women’s singles berth for a player from the Asia-Pacific region, to foster development in less traditional tennis countries.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The project now moves into a phase where engineering, construction and workforce development will carry as much importance as diplomacy.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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