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self-improvement

[ self-im-proov-muhnt, self- ]

noun

  1. improvement of one's mind, character, etc., through one's own efforts.


self-improvement

noun

  1. the improvement of one's status, position, education, etc, by one's own efforts
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • -·DZa· adjective
  • -·DZİ noun
  • -·DZiԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of self-improvement1

First recorded in 1735–45
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Example Sentences

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Newsom stated that Castillo has committed himself to self-improvement while in prison and appears to be a good prospect for reentry into the community.

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"The mediums and the audiences have changed but the concerns around self-improvement have existed over generations."

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She added that her business is “on fire” right now, with Valentine’s Day and the optimism of a new year inspiring more people to prioritize self-improvement and purposeful partnerships.

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The primary theme of “Love Game,” says director Michael DiNardo, is self-improvement.

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So in the interest of self-improvement, I open my pack of what look like markers and sniff at them one by one.

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