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

“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

"These organisations don't deserve to profit from sport if they're not going to use their power for the betterment of sport."

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

A quest for a life whose ultimate goal, I hoped, would be the betterment of my life, my family’s and that of the black people of South Africa.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane