self-betterment

bet·ter·ment

[bet-er-muhnt]
noun
1.
the act or process of bettering; improvement.
2.
an improvement of property other than by mere repairs.

Origin:
1590–1600; better1 + -ment

self-bet·ter·ment, noun
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betterment (ˈbɛtəmənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
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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betterment
1590s, from better + -ment.
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