Advancement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ædˈvɑːns.mənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Advancement is a noun meaning The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity.
Meaning
The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- advancements
- advancemente
- advauncement
- advauncemente
Synonyms for advancement
Depending on context, synonyms include progression, improvement, furtherance, advance, promotion, progress.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include promotion, advance, progress, progression, furtherance, advancing.
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