Meaning of advancement in English

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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
2. the act of moving forward toward a goal
Derived terms
3. gradual improvement or growth or development
Examples
- « advancement of knowledge »
- « great progress in the arts »
Derived terms

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