Betterment
Definition
(noun) The process of improving something or making it better
Examples
“The organization is dedicated to the betterment of the community through educational programs.”
“Betterment takes time.”
“She brought up betterment at dinner, right after the soup went cold.”
“I voted for the bill because it promised betterment for the old dockworkers in Bristol.”
“At sixty-two, Dad still talks about betterment like it's a daily habit, not a slogan.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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