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betterment
[ bet-er-muhnt ]
/ ˈbɛt ər mənt /
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noun
the act or process of bettering; improvement.
an improvement of property other than by mere repairs.
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British Dictionary definitions for betterment
betterment
/ (ˈbɛtəmənt) /
noun
a change for the better; improvement
property law an improvement effected on real property that enhances the value of the property
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