Word
betterment
Phoneticsbet·ter·ment, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɛtɝmənt/
UK/bˈɛtəmənt/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the process of making something better or improving your situation. It is often used when talking about improving yourself or helping society.
n. the act or process of improving something or making it better; the state of being improved. In a legal context, it specifically refers to an improvement made to real property that increases its value.
Examples
“He dedicated his life to the betterment of his community.”
“The scholarship was established for the betterment of students from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to study engineering.”
“The urban renewal project was not merely about aesthetic appeal but focused on the long-term social betterment of the neighborhood's residents through improved infrastructure.”
Examples
simple
“He dedicated his life to the betterment of his community.”
contextual
“The scholarship was established for the betterment of students from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to study engineering.”
complex
“The urban renewal project was not merely about aesthetic appeal but focused on the long-term social betterment of the neighborhood's residents through improved infrastructure.”
Usage
Typically used in the abstract sense; often followed by the preposition 'of'.
Real-World Examples
“They can be designed to direct us without ever needing to understand what a human body is and what an individual needs for their betterment.” “So I prefer truth as a goal to morality, to self-improvement, to the betterment of one’s soul,” he says.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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