betterment

noun
UK: /ˈbetəmənt/
US: /ˈbetərmənt/

  1. The process of making something better.

    1. The betterment of the community is our main goal. [ ] [ ]
    2. We strive for continual betterment of our products, based on consumer feedback. [ ] [ ]

  2. An improvement that adds to the value of a property.

    1. Adding a new deck was a significant betterment to the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city funded the street betterment, including new sidewalks and lighting. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act or state of improving or advancing.

    1. Education is crucial for the betterment of society. [ ] [ ]
    2. Personal betterment often involves setting goals and working hard to achieve them. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

improvement advancement progress

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "betterment" in English means: The process of making something better., An improvement that adds to the value of a property., The act or state of improving or advancing..

The phonetic transcription of "betterment" is /ˈbetəmənt/ in British English and /ˈbetərmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "betterment": improvement, advancement, progress.

Example usage of "betterment": "The betterment of the community is our main goal.". More examples on the page.