What does betterment mean?
Betterment means (uncommon) An improvement or amelioration..
Betterment
/ˈbɛtəmənt/ · noun
Meaning
(uncommon) An improvement or amelioration..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncommon) An improvement or amelioration.
- (law) An improvement to a property that adds to its value.
Example Sentences
When BR "back-checked" (BR's term) the financial results of steam replacement across 49 schemes, where DMUs had been substituted on the London Midland Region, only one was now profitable. BR thinking on such substitutions referred to "betterment", not profit or loss.
Synonyms for betterment
Antonyms for betterment
Related Words
Word Forms
- betterments
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for betterment?
Common synonyms include advance, amelioration, improvement, melioration.
What is the opposite of betterment?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use betterment in a sentence?
When BR "back-checked" (BR's term) the financial results of steam replacement across 49 schemes, where DMUs had been substituted on the London Midland Region, only one was now profitable. BR thinking on such substitutions referred to "betterment", not profit or loss.
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