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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Worms was considered a leader among her peers and her actions exhibited qualities of leadership and passionate commitment to the betterment of the community.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Each honoree embodies King’s legacy by following his teachings and contributing to the betterment of the community.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Worms was considered a leader among her peers and her actions exhibited qualities of leadership and passionate commitment to the betterment of the community.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
At the end of the day, Boone makes every decision with the betterment of the team in mind.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 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 27 Aug. 2025.
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betterment
noun
bet·ter·ment
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