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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The Research Council of Makeup Artists was organized to serve the betterment of professional makeup in the film, TV and stage industries.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Some of these had ideal shooting hours, usually tied to a star or power producer who demanded it, to the betterment of the product and all of us making on set.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, a university with a mission centered on technological innovation can develop programs in fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital health that not only meet job market demands but also reflect its commitment to advancing technology for the betterment of society.
—Elise Awwad, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Advocates say neurotechnology can encourage economic growth and the betterment of society.
—Paul Brandt-Rauf, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Some of these had ideal shooting hours, usually tied to a star or power producer who demanded it, to the betterment of the product and all of us making on set.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, a university with a mission centered on technological innovation can develop programs in fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital health that not only meet job market demands but also reflect its commitment to advancing technology for the betterment of society.
—Elise Awwad, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Advocates say neurotechnology can encourage economic growth and the betterment of society.
—Paul Brandt-Rauf, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
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betterment
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bet·ter·ment
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