betterment

noun

Definition of bettermentnext
as in improvement
the act or result of making something better working for the betterment of the lives of working people

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Recent Examples of betterment The format of the tournament has changed for the betterment of the players, with the addition of four teams in Germany. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The author emphasizes that financial security allows partnership to be a choice for love and mutual betterment, rather than a necessity for survival. — Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 But that means better finishing and more of a willingness to play toward the betterment of the team. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 To Anita, who has been in freefall since her arrival in the United States as a young woman, Matthew's presence offered hope, including a promise of betterment for Leila. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for betterment
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  1. improvement
  2. enhancement
  3. advancement
  4. advance
  5. development
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  • The California congressman said there need to be congressional hearings on the cause of the technical issue and what improvements should be enacted to avoid similar future outages.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
  • District 204 is currently undergoing a major facilities overhaul, after voters in 2024 approved a proposal from the district to sell up to $420 million in bonds to pay for building improvements.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of improvement
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  • Councilwoman Willis has been a tough negotiator, challenging us to work with the City of Dallas transportation department to identify and fund meaningful traffic enhancements.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Greenfield resident Donald William Breeden was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • Announced in September, Daimler Truck's newest safety advancements include Active Cross Traffic Assist, Active Sideguard Assist 3, and improvements to its Active Drive Assist system.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The successful demonstration represents more than an advancement in drone technology.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of advancement
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  • The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires businesses with 75 or more employees to give workers and the state 60 days’ advance notice of plant closures or mass layoffs.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In May, general admission passes had started at $599 and went up to $699 for Weekend 1 and $549-$649 for Weekend 2 for the advance sale.
    — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of advance
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  • Fort Worth is considering new restrictions on where and how data centers can be built, including a potential 90-day pause on new development, as residents raise concerns about the impact on their neighborhoods.
    — Erin Jones, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Dodgers looking for Miguel Rojas replacement Rojas already has begun the transition into his player development role with the Dodgers, working with prospects in the Arizona Fall League.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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