betterment
Americannoun
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the act or process of bettering; improvement.
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an improvement of property other than by mere repairs.
noun
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a change for the better; improvement
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property law an improvement effected on real property that enhances the value of the property
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Example Sentences
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I will always remember Truett as a kind, generous man of faith who gave back for the betterment of his country.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“They fought for players’ rights and for the general betterment of the whole and it’s the job of the veteran players to pass that history on to the younger players.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Unconventional monetary tools were offered and adopted for the betterment of the global financial system.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
“It’s changed for the betterment of the players.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
She immediately set up a trust fund for the “perpetual betterment of Riverview Middle School and all struggling public education facilities in the city.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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