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 In its third season, the prequel series holds onto the former tactic but abandons the latter — to its betterment. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026 Every betterment in housing, education, public safety, economic growth, and facilities benefits not just local residents but Connecticut itself. — Kenneth Okeke, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for betterment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
  1. improvement
  2. enhancement
  3. advancement
  4. advance
  5. development
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  • Those weren’t the only aviation improvements to make headlines recently.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Martin noted the improvements would also enable the bridge to carry heavy-axle, modern freight cars weighing 286,000 when fully loaded; that has been a standard in the industry for several decades.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of improvement
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  • Gameplay enhancements include deeper pre-snap options, smarter defenders, and an optional Catch Meter.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • These enhancements, because of vendor agreements, require no extra funding, according to Chow.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • Yet there’s been growing backlash over the technology’s rapid advancement and its influence on everything from jobs to cybersecurity, mental health, the economy and local communities.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This convergence will redefine industries, national security, scientific advancement, and day-to-day living.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancement
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  • In case of fire, the system could be used to create wet buffer areas, slowing the advance of flames and buying time until emergency services and air support arrive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Members of Combs’ official fan club, The Bootleggers, will have advance access to advance tickets through a fan pre-sale.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of advance
Noun
  • That came in 2014-15, in a year where the richest opportunistically pilfered a couple of less wealthy clubs who had shown themselves highly adept at scouting and youth development.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After years of slow progress, a new development in in a Colorado town is finally close to getting the green light.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
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