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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Strong and determined, Michele and Rob Reiner devoted a great deal of their lives for the betterment of our fellow citizen.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
This is not a story about personal growth or familial betterment.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
The racing league praised him for his work in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene and his dedication to the betterment of his community.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
Leaning towards roles that serve the betterment of humanity, similar to his late hero, Chadwick Boseman.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for betterment
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betterment. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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betterment
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bet·ter·ment
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