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Meaning of advancement in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ədˈvænsmənt/

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  1. Noun

    advancement

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French avancement, from avancer‘to advance’

    Definitions

    1. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

    Derived terms

    • advance
    • boost
    • elevate
    • encourage
    • foster
    • further
    • kick upstairs
    • promote
    • raise
    • upgrade
  2. 2. the act of moving forward toward a goal

    Derived terms

    • advance
    • bring forward
    • come along
    • come on
    • continue
    • get along
    • get on
    • go forward
    • go on
    • march on
    • move on
    • pass on
    • proceed
    • progress
    • shape up
  3. 3. gradual improvement or growth or development

    Examples

    • « advancement of knowledge »
    • « great progress in the arts »

    Derived terms

    • advance
    • build
    • build up
    • come along
    • come on
    • get along
    • get on
    • progress
    • shape up
    • work up

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