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
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working for the betterment of the lives of working people
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What makes the negativity coming out of Germany more baffling is that, over time, playing in the most competitive league in the world will likely help Woltemade develop and be to the betterment of Julian Nagelsmann’s German national team.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
When the dust settled on New Line/Warners’ $38 million purchase of the latter, the betterment of its highly in-demand script was only just beginning.
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His life was shaped by his faith and the idea that in America, debate and discussion are crucial to the betterment of our country.
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Wood, who spoke to the auteur’s influence, remains grateful that it’s being used for the betterment of BIPOC creatives.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
When the dust settled on New Line/Warners’ $38 million purchase of the latter, the betterment of its highly in-demand script was only just beginning.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
His life was shaped by his faith and the idea that in America, debate and discussion are crucial to the betterment of our country.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 21 Sep. 2025
Wood, who spoke to the auteur’s influence, remains grateful that it’s being used for the betterment of BIPOC creatives.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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betterment
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bet·ter·ment
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