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self-im·prove·ment | \ ˌself-im-ˈprüv-mənt 
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\ plural self-improvements
Definition of self-improvement
: the act or process of improving oneself by one's own actions
individuals interested in self-improvement opportunities for self-improvement also : an instance or result of such improvement You don't need to wait to ring in the new year to start making self-improvements, because it's always a good time. — Nicole Yi —often used before another noun self-improvement effortsa self-improvement blog
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The first known use of self-improvement was in 1654
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