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

Recent Examples on the Web

Our resident association is active with administration working for the betterment of the community. —David Kravet, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026

An ongoing dialogue between everyone — like what happened a week ago with managing Ball’s minutes in back-to-backs — is a necessity for the betterment of the team. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026

To earn the Gold Medal, participants must complete at least 400 hours of voluntary public service, which means sharing their time and talent for the betterment of the community. —Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026

This would involve defining a vision that brings Minnesota together and fully committed to betterment. —Arne Carlson, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

better entry 2 + -ment

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing betterment

• self-betterment

Kids Definition

betterment

noun

bet·​ter·​ment ˈbet-ər-mənt 

: improvement sense 1