melhoria
1. the process of making something better or improving a situation
The company invested in betterment of working conditions for its employees.
A empresa investiu na melhoria das condições de trabalho de seus funcionários.
2. an improvement or enhancement added to property that increases its value
The kitchen renovation was considered a betterment to the house.
A renovação da cozinha foi considerada uma melhoria na propriedade.
3. in legal terms, an improvement made to land or property by someone who does not own it
The tenant's betterment of the rental property was not compensated.
A melhoria feita pelo inquilino na propriedade alugada não foi compensada.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'betterment' is commonly used in discussions about personal development, workplace improvement, and property enhancement. In real estate and legal settings, particularly in the USA, 'betterment' has specific meaning regarding capital improvements that increase property value. The concept of 'self-betterment' (auto-melhoria) is culturally valued in both societies as part of personal growth narratives.
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