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The definition of betterment is a more favorable condition.

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An example of betterment is the unemployment rate in the U.S. going from 9.325% in 2010 to 8.25% in 2012.

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See betterment in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a making or being made better; improvement
☆ Law an improvement that increases the value of property and is more extensive than mere repairs

See betterment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An improvement over what has been the case: financial betterment.
Law An improvement beyond normal upkeep and repair that adds to the value of real property.

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