betterment

[ bet-er-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act or process of bettering; better; improvement.
2. an improvement of property other than by mere repairs.

betterment

/ ˈbɛtəmənt /

noun

1. a change for the better; improvement
2. property law an improvement effected on real property that enhances the value of the property

Other Words From

• self-better·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of betterment¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; better ¹ + -ment

Example Sentences

"This time, Donald Trump doesn't want those voters, and he said so he's further alienated them by doubling down on his extremism and picking a cruel and phony running mate in JD Vance. They want to cast a vote for a president that behaves like a normal human being and works across the aisle for the betterment of the country."

From Salon

Appealing directly to Mr Sarwar, the SNP Westminster leader wrote that he was "willing to work together for the betterment of the people of Scotland", and claimed the cap was a good place for this work to begin.

From BBC

This incentive structure is supposed to keep the CEO working for the betterment of the shareholders.

From Slate

In a fictionalized setting, advanced technologies are often controlled for the betterment of mankind.

From Slate

“Making the same jump those units did 80 years ago is an important way to honor those veterans and remember that America is at its best when we put aside self-interest,” said Crow, “and do great things for the betterment of our country, just like the Greatest Generation did decades ago.”

From Seattle Times