Betterment: meaning, definitions and examples
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betterment
[ ˈbɛtərmənt ]
personal growth
The act or process of improving oneself or one's situation, especially in terms of personal development or financial well-being.
Synonyms
development, enhancement, improvement.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| betterment |
Use this word when talking about overall positive change or progress in a situation, often in a social or community context.
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| improvement |
This word is suitable for general situations where a change makes something better, often used in everyday contexts.
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| enhancement |
Use this word when referring to improvements that add value or increase the quality of something, often in technical or academic settings.
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| development |
This term is appropriate when discussing the process of growing or becoming more advanced in various fields such as technology, business, or personal skills.
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Examples of usage
- She focused on self-betterment through daily meditation and exercise.
- Many people seek betterment through further education and training.
Translations
Translations of the word "betterment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 melhoria
🇮🇳 सुधार
🇩🇪 Verbesserung
🇮🇩 perbaikan
🇺🇦 покращення
🇵🇱 ulepszenie
🇯🇵 改善 (kaizen)
🇫🇷 amélioration
🇪🇸 mejora
🇹🇷 iyileştirme
🇰🇷 개선 (gaeseon)
🇸🇦 تحسين (tahsīn)
🇨🇿 zlepšení
🇸🇰 zlepšenie
🇨🇳 改善 (gǎishàn)
🇸🇮 izboljšanje
🇮🇸 bæting
🇰🇿 жақсарту
🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება (gaumjobeseba)
🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırma
🇲🇽 mejora
Etymology
The word 'betterment' originated in Middle English as a combination of 'bet' meaning 'good' and 'ment' indicating 'the result of an action'. Over time, it has come to represent the concept of personal advancement and improvement. The idea of betterment has been a key focus in various philosophical and self-help movements throughout history, emphasizing the continuous striving for progress and growth.