betterment

American  

[bet-er-muhnt] / ˈbɛt ər mənt /

noun

1. the act or process of bettering; improvement.

2. an improvement of property other than by mere repairs.

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betterment British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• self-betterment
  noun

Etymology

Origin of betterment

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

Example Sentences

We look forward to working together for the betterment of the game.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Unconventional monetary tools were offered and adopted for the betterment of the global financial system.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

It now looks like a line has been firmly drawn after Salah's interview at Leeds and both player and manager can move on for the betterment of the football club.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

“Strong and determined, Michele and Rob Reiner devoted a great deal of their lives for the betterment of our fellow citizens,” the statement reads.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

I liked the idea that a part of one's body might be thought of as lazy—not thoughtless or hostile, just unwilling to extend itself for the betterment of the team.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris