betterment — The act or process of improving something; making progress toward a better condition or quality.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The act or process of improving something; making progress toward a better condition or quality.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbetərmənt/
Korean meaning: 개선, 향상
Korean pronunciation: 베-터-먼트 (강세: 베)
Example Sentences
- His obsession with self-betterment led him to read 365 self-help books in one year.
- The betterment of working conditions requires cooperation between employers and employees.
- She dedicated her life to the betterment of education in rural areas.
betterment
NOUN//ˈbetərmənt//
The act or process of improving something; making progress toward a better condition or quality.
The act or process of improving something; making progress toward a better condition or quality.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'better' (comparative of 'good') combined with the suffix '-ment' borrowed from Old French, creating a noun meaning 'the act of making better.'
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📝Examples
“His obsession with self-betterment led him to read 365 self-help books in one year.”
“The betterment of working conditions requires cooperation between employers and employees.”
“She dedicated her life to the betterment of education in rural areas.”
“The company's betterment initiatives included free yoga classes and meditation rooms.”
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