betterment
11betterment — [[t]be̱tə(r)mənt[/t]] N UNCOUNT: oft N of n The betterment of something is the act or process of improving its standard or status. [FORMAL] His research is for the betterment of mankind. Syn: improvement …
12betterment — In the USA, the replacement of a major item of plant or machinery by one that will provide better performance; betterment thus involves capital expenditure …
13betterment — noun Musharraf spoke of his desire for the betterment of Pakistan and its people Syn: improvement, amelioration, advancement, change for the better, furtherance, upgrading, enhancement; reform, rectification …
14betterment — The enhancement of the condition and operational functionality of a *fixed asset. Betterment costs are normally *capitalized in a *balance sheet. Contrast *maintenance …
15Betterment Insurance — refers to insurance coverage that a tenant in a rental property carries to cover any additions or modifications to the leased space that are made to fit his or her, or a business s, particular needs. The property owner typically holds an… …
16betterment — noun Date: 1598 1. a making or becoming better 2. an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility …
17betterment — /bet euhr meuhnt/, n. 1. the act or process of bettering; improvement. 2. an improvement of property other than by mere repairs. [1590 1600; BETTER1 + MENT] * * * …
18betterment — noun a) An improvement. b) An improvement to a property that adds to its value …
19betterment — Synonyms and related words: Great Leap Forward, about face, accommodation, adaptation, adjustment, advance, advancement, alteration, amelioration, amendment, apostasy, ascent, bettering, boost, break, change, change of heart, changeableness,… …
20betterment — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. improvement, prosperity, upgrading, progress; see improvement 1 , 2 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. improvement, enrichment, advancement, promotion, upgrading. III (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun 1. The act of making better… …
