单词	betterment
释义	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 Example Sentences working for the betterment of the lives of working people Recent Examples on the Web This is for the betterment of the community, case closed. John Benson, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 Some might say that this is a race for the betterment of humanity, while others are forewarning that the race might spell utter doom for us all. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Yet more than his 4,015 rushing yards and 45 rushing touchdowns at UW, White was known as a selfless teammate willing to set aside any personal goals for the betterment of the team. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 The OneOhio Recovery Foundation board is supposed to be a good thing -- an agency that distributes hundreds of millions of dollars in opioid settlement money for the betterment of Ohio. Staff Reports, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022 The recipient should have demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication for the betterment in the quality of everyday life. cleveland, 10 July 2022 The breadth and depth these stories bring to filmmakers and audiences is of critical importance for the betterment of society writ large. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 19 May 2022 And there was also discussion of strengthening the bonds between north Alabama communities for the betterment of the district as a whole. Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 18 May 2022 Black women are the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the U.S., with nearly 2.7 million businesses nationwide as of late 2021– and a rising number of those businesses are centering the betterment of people. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 12 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology better entry 2 + -ment First Known Use 1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing betterment self-betterment self-betterment Kids Definition betterment noun bet·​ter·​ment ˈbe-tər-mənt  : the act or result of making something more satisfactory : improvement Workers sought the betterment of working conditions. betterment noun as in improvement the act or result of making something better working for the betterment of the lives of working people Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance improvement enhancement advancement advance development strengthening evolution growth uplift maturation increase amelioration breakthrough perfection ripening expansion elaboration education enlightenment gestation melioration refinement edification upswing upturn civilization revival innovation quantum leap renaissance boost heightening upgrade find discovery renascence windfall uptrend invention Antonyms & Near Antonyms breakdown reduction collapse hindrance decrease impediment deterioration detriment crash failing decline worsening weakening lessening degeneration slowing stumbling block decay impairment lapse sinking shortcoming decadence descent drawback diminishment downgrade declension flagging disablement glitch languishment setback ebbing See More
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