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betterment

[ bet-er-muhnt ]

noun

  1. the act or process of bettering; better; improvement.
  2. an improvement of property other than by mere repairs.


betterment

/ ˈɛəəԳ /

noun

  1. a change for the better; improvement
  2. property law an improvement effected on real property that enhances the value of the property
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • -t·Գ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of betterment1

First recorded in 1590–1600; better 1 + -ment
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"Fiqh is not included in mainstream schools or universities. As a Muslim woman, studying Fiqh is vital for women's betterment," she says.

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In real life, every day is a new opportunity for betterment, but seeing the practical ins and outs of that in a thriller drama television series would be extremely boring.

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"Whilst we want to ensure that we are at the forefront of harnessing new technology for the betterment of our pupils, we have responsibilities to protect our students from potential dangers," he said.

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We will make sure changes come from our inquiry for the betterment of our country.

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As proponents of these drugs often emphasize, a general sense of health, wellness and betterment appears to be on the rise — something worth celebrating.

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