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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Few technologies, and certainly few so rudimentary in design and execution, have done more for the betterment of the world than shipping containers.
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Tony Morley, National Review, 25 July 2025
Rather than utilize his social media presence for the betterment of society, Mr. Humberto Pina chose to use it to expand his criminal activities.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Last fall, his work earned him a Kyoto Prize, an international award given to people whose work is devoted to the betterment of humanity.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Speaking Monday, Breslow made a point to reference how past Red Sox championship teams were comprised of players who were willing to make sacrifices for the betterment of the team.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 June 2025
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Tony Morley, National Review, 25 July 2025
Rather than utilize his social media presence for the betterment of society, Mr. Humberto Pina chose to use it to expand his criminal activities.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Last fall, his work earned him a Kyoto Prize, an international award given to people whose work is devoted to the betterment of humanity.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Speaking Monday, Breslow made a point to reference how past Red Sox championship teams were comprised of players who were willing to make sacrifices for the betterment of the team.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 June 2025
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betterment. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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betterment
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bet·ter·ment
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