Betterment

/ˈbɛtərmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of making something better; improvement.

The city's investment in public parks is aimed at the betterment of community life.

An improvement or enhancement in condition, quality, or status.

Her decision to return to school was a significant step towards her personal betterment.

A state of being improved or made better.

The organization focuses on the betterment of living conditions for underprivileged families.

Derived from the word 'better' with the suffix '-ment' indicating the action or result of making better.

for the betterment of society

Actions taken to improve societal conditions.

personal betterment

Self-improvement or personal growth.

betterment fund

A fund set up for the purposes of community improvement.

improve

To make or become better.

advance

To move forward or make progress.

ameliorate

To make something better, especially a bad situation.

Leveling up your life.

She’s all about betterment, always leveling up her life.

Getting your act together.

After the breakup, he focused on betterment and getting his act together.