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advancement

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ədˈvænsmənt/ · UK /ədˈvɑːnsmənt/

Forms: advancements

advancement means: Progress towards something better, or movement to a higher position at work or in society.

noun

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Progress towards something better, or movement to a higher position at work or in society.

  • She wants opportunities for career advancement.
  • Scientific advancements have improved our lives.
  • The charity supports the advancement of education.

How to use it: advancement in something (The job offers opportunities for advancement in your career.)

Similar words: progress, advance, promotion

Opposites: decline, regression

Common phrases: career advancement, scientific advancement, advancement of knowledge

Questions about advancement

What does advancement mean?

Progress towards something better, or movement to a higher position at work or in society.

What is advancement in other languages?

Türkçe: ilerleme · Español: avance · Français: progrès · Deutsch: Fortschritt · Italiano: progresso · 日本語: 進歩

How do you pronounce advancement?

In American English /ədˈvænsmənt/; in British English /ədˈvɑːnsmənt/.

How do you use advancement in a sentence?

She wants opportunities for career advancement. Scientific advancements have improved our lives.

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