betterment
noun
bet·ter·ment
ˈbe-tər-mənt 
1
: a making or becoming better
2
: an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility
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working for the betterment of the lives of working people
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Over time, the success of these traits would lead to the betterment of the species.
—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
In its third season, the prequel series holds onto the former tactic but abandons the latter — to its betterment.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Every betterment in housing, education, public safety, economic growth, and facilities benefits not just local residents but Connecticut itself.
—
Kenneth Okeke,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betterment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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betterment
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bet·ter·ment
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