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 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 Over time, the success of these traits would lead to the betterment of the species. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 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 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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  • Toyota has not announced a specific new battery chemistry, range improvement or performance breakthrough from the center.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Court records show that most of the financial exploitation was related to improvements to the Monroe home.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of improvement
Noun
  • The Government Accountability Office said an earlier effort conducted six sensor-enhancement flight demonstrations in 2024 before the follow-on program was established.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Funding for the project is included in the city’s operating and maintenance budget under community enhancement funds, according to the staff report.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • And politicians began debating whether legislation is needed to rein in an industry that is racing against China and expected to drive enormous profits and technological advancements.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Some analysts warn of a pathway called recursive self-improvement, in which AI becomes increasingly effective at training itself, eliciting a cycle of rapid advancement.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of advancement
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  • The countries have also discussed an advance payment of up to $10 billion to secure long-lead components such as reactor vessels, steam generators and reactor coolant pumps.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Will the Astros extend the series, or will the White Sox advance and continue this dream season?
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of advance
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  • Benedict said the process would ideally take a couple of years, with much of the development time spent on design work and virtual simulations before the physical construction began.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • By coordinating manufacturing, research, and clinical development with partners like Japan, South Korea, Europe, and India, America can build a more secure but still economically viable alternative to Chinese developers.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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