betterment

noun bet·ter·ment \ˈbe-tər-mənt\

: the act or result of making something better

Full Definition of BETTERMENT

: a making or becoming better

: an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility

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BETTERMENT Defined for Kids

noun bet·ter·ment \ˈbe-tər-mənt\

: the act or result of making something more satisfactory : improvement <Workers sought the betterment of working conditions.>

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