advancement

noun ad·vance·ment \əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt\

: the act of moving forward

: the act or result of making something better, more successful, etc.

: the act of being raised to a higher rank or position

Full Definition of ADVANCEMENT

: the action of advancing : the state of being advanced:

a : promotion or elevation to a higher rank or position

b : progression to a higher stage of development

: an improved feature : improvement

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First Known Use of ADVANCEMENT

1553

Related to ADVANCEMENT

Synonyms: ascent, creation, elevation, preference, preferment, promotion, rise, upgrade, upgrading

Antonyms: abasement, comedown, degradation, demotion, disrating, downgrade, reduction

ADVANCEMENT Defined for Kids

advancement

noun ad·vance·ment \əd-ˈvan-smənt\

Definition of ADVANCEMENT for Kids

: the action of moving forward in position or progress : the state of being moved forward in position or progress <the advancement of science>

: the act of raising to a higher rank or position : the result of being raised to a higher rank or position <He deserves his advancement in the company.>

Medical Dictionary

advancement

noun ad·vance·ment \əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt\

Medical Definition of ADVANCEMENT

: detachment of a muscle or tendon from its insertion and reattachment (as in the surgical correction of strabismus) at a more advanced point from its insertion <flexor tendon advancement>