March 06, 2027

Amelioration

noun

Definition

The act of making something better; improvement. Amelioration of conditions is the stated goal of every reform movement.

Example Sentence

“The amelioration of the working conditions took five years of sustained negotiation to achieve.”

Etymology

From French amelioration, from ameliorer (to improve).

Scrabble Score

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AMELIORATION scores 14 points in Scrabble.

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