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 Just as healthy, vibrant people put time and attention into their health, so do leaders put care and thought into the betterment of the business. — Joelle Jay, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The common threads running through diverse faith traditions – individual dignity, the innate capacity to think and act unselfishly, commitment to a higher spiritual power – link aspirations for human betterment. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2026 And billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, worth $37 billion, hasn’t shied away from her goals to shed her wealth for the betterment of others. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 May 2026 The nursing workforce will benefit from recruiting future highly qualified leaders, of all genders, whose diverse perspectives strengthen and advance the art and science of the profession for the betterment of patients. — Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 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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  • That’s a big improvement from the initial June 11 to June 20 period when the measure fell on eight of ten days.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Muse Spark is chasing what Anthropic and OpenAI are already doing for developers accustomed to agentic coding tools, and Muse Spark doesn’t show major improvements in coding over its competitors’ models, according to benchmarks.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of improvement
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  • They can be triggered by something as small as a single word, a passing comment, or a seemingly harmless decision or, as with Steve and Lilly, a seemingly appropriate request for clarification or small enhancement.
    — Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • These software enhancements are expected to be important as the MQ-25A progresses through further development stages.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Or the pressure to adopt AI may lead some workers to either seek jobs that do not involve those new advancements or retire altogether.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of advancement
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  • Pilot program advances The DOE Reactor Pilot Program is designed to shorten the timeline for bringing advanced reactor concepts from development into real-world operation through streamlined testing and regulatory pathways.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • But even as those capabilities advance, human expertise won’t become less important.
    — Tony Bates, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of advance
Noun
  • Artists displayed photos of original Miami spots and newer city developments crossing over into local areas, like Waymos and tourist traps.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • But despite growing international demand for Chinese goods, domestic consumption remains a critical weak spot in the nation’s economic development.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of development

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