What does advancement mean?
Advancement means The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity.
Advancement
/ædˈvɑːns.mənt/ · noun
Meaning
The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity.
Definitions by Sense
- The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity
- The state of being advanced
- How advanced something is
- An advance of money or value; payment in advance.
- (law) Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.
Example Sentences
the advancement of learning
Dati launched a blistering attack on the prime minister, François Fillon, under whom she served as justice minister, accusing him of sexism, elitism, arrogance and hindering the political advancement of ethnic minorities.
Synonyms for advancement
Antonyms for advancement
Related Words
Word Forms
- advancements
- advancemente
- advauncement
- advauncemente
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for advancement?
Common synonyms include progression, improvement, furtherance, advance.
What is the opposite of advancement?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use advancement in a sentence?
the advancement of learning
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