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Definition of “betterment

betterment (ˈbɛtəməntPronunciation for betterment

Definitions

noun

  1. a change for the better; improvement
  2. property law an improvement effected on real property that enhances the value of the property

Usage examples

  • We pray that there should be betterment in the relations of India and Pakistan.
    Outlook India (2005)
  • ``This will be used to distil a common way forward in the development of the Outback region and the betterment of its communities.
    The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2005)
  • "The players also know that this campaign is a route to personal betterment.
    Times, Sunday Times (2004)
  • His dedication to his role followed the same pattern as his mother's -- unswerving loyalty to the nation and to its betterment.
    George Carey, KNOW THE TRUTH (2004)

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