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    betterment
    /ˈbɛtəm(ə)nt/

    noun

    • 1. the improvement of something: "they believed that what they were doing was vital for the betterment of society"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBETTERMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun [ U ] uk / ˈbetəmənt / us. Add to word list. improvement that is made to something, especially to a property, area, etc.: Governor O'Malley yesterday described the betterment of Maryland's infrastructure as an investment for future generations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bettermentBetterment Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of BETTERMENT is a making or becoming better. How to use betterment in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › bettermentBETTERMENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Betterment definition: the act or process of bettering; improvement.. See examples of BETTERMENT used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBETTERMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    improvement that is made to something, especially to a property, area, etc.: Governor O'Malley yesterday described the betterment of Maryland's infrastructure as an investment for future generations. (Definition of betterment from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of betterment. betterment.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBETTERMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. the act or process of bettering; improvement. 2. an improvement of property other than by mere repairs. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › bettermentBetterment - definition of betterment by The Free Dictionary

    Define betterment. betterment synonyms, betterment pronunciation, betterment translation, English dictionary definition of betterment. n. 1. An improvement over what has been the case: financial betterment. 2. Law An improvement beyond normal upkeep and repair that adds to the value of real...

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bettermentBetterment - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    2 days ago · Definitions of betterment. noun. the act of relieving ills and changing for the better. synonyms: amelioration, melioration. see more. noun. a change for the better; progress in development. synonyms: advance, improvement. see more.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › bettermentBetterment Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Betterment Definition. An improvement over what has been the case. Financial betterment. A making or being made better; improvement. An improvement beyond normal upkeep and repair that adds to the value of real property. An improvement that increases the value of property and is more extensive than mere repairs.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbetterment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of betterment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'betterment' - Collins Online Dictionary

    A complete guide to the word "BETTERMENT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.