advancement

noun
UK: /ədˈvɑːnsmənt/
US: /ədˈvænsmənt/

  1. The process of improving or developing something.

    1. Her career saw rapid advancement. [ ] [ ]
    2. Technological advancement helps improve our living standards dramatically. [ ] [ ]

  2. Promotion or progress in a career or social status.

    1. He wants advancement at his job. [ ] [ ]
    2. She focused on her advancement within the company by working late. [ ] [ ]

  3. The process of helping something to develop or succeed.

    1. The advancement of science is important. [ ] [ ]
    2. We are committed to the advancement of education in the local community. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

development promotion improvement growth progress

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "advancement" in English means: The process of improving or developing something., Promotion or progress in a career or social status., The process of helping something to develop or succeed..

The phonetic transcription of "advancement" is /ədˈvɑːnsmənt/ in British English and /ədˈvænsmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "advancement": development, promotion, improvement, growth, progress.

Example usage of "advancement": "Her career saw rapid advancement.". More examples on the page.