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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In light of the election results, some Trump supporters are pleading to give him the chance to prove himself for the betterment of America, erase our political differences and work together for the common good.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Her directorial persona corresponds to Prada’s refined intellectual image, the transformation of women depicted in her latest film resonates with Lululemon’s brand spirit of engaging in sports and self betterment and her initial comedic image echoes the popular appeal of Mengniu.
—Li Jun, WWD, 4 Aug. 2024
Those too impatient for (uncertain) betterment can strengthen their own defenses.
—Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz, TIME, 31 July 2024
Good people will band together to further causes for the betterment of all mankind.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Her directorial persona corresponds to Prada’s refined intellectual image, the transformation of women depicted in her latest film resonates with Lululemon’s brand spirit of engaging in sports and self betterment and her initial comedic image echoes the popular appeal of Mengniu.
—Li Jun, WWD, 4 Aug. 2024
Those too impatient for (uncertain) betterment can strengthen their own defenses.
—Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz, TIME, 31 July 2024
Good people will band together to further causes for the betterment of all mankind.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betterment. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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betterment
noun
bet·ter·ment
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