melioration
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But professional reformation or melioration is usually an organic, incremental process.
From BusinessWeek ● Nov. 22, 2011
In respect to the instruction and melioration of the situation of the common people, we find as yet no attention whatever paid to these important subjects.
From Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations by Robinson, Therese Albertine Louise von Jacob
But a memorable melioration of the state of man will carry some degree of conviction to the hearts of all.
From Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author by Godwin, William
And every where her influence is felt, in the melioration of the public mind, as in the limited circle at the home fire-side.
From Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 by Various
In the melioration of the public service which has been so conspicuously in operation since 1877, Hayes must be rated the pioneer President.
From Historical Essays by Rhodes, James Ford
