Meaning of the word self-improvement in English

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self-improvement

US /ˌself.ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/
UK /ˌself.ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/
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Noun

the improvement of one's knowledge, status, or character by one's own efforts

Example:
She reads books on self-improvement to boost her confidence.
Learning a new language is a great form of self-improvement.