1. improvements or enhancements made to something
Usage: plural form of betterment
2. improvements made to real estate or property that increase its value
Usage: legal; real estate

Examples

• The city council approved funding for several neighborhood betterments.
• Home betterments like new windows can increase property value.
• The company invested in technology betterments to improve efficiency.
• Educational betterments were the focus of the school board meeting.
• The landlord made significant betterments to the apartment building.
• Community betterments require cooperation from all residents.