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advancement

noun
ad·​vance·​ment | \ É™d-ˈvan(t)-smÉ™nt How to pronounce advancement (audio) \
plural advancements

Definition of advancement

1 : 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
2 : an improved feature : improvement
3 medical : surgical detachment of a muscle or tendon from its insertion followed by reattachment at a more advanced point from its insertion Best results are obtained by simple excision and meticulous repair or advancement of the triceps tendon to the olecranon.— Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos et al.
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Examples of advancement in a Sentence

A motor inside the camera is used for advancement of the film. She contributed greatly to the advancement of the new organization. working for the advancement of learning The program supports economic advancement in rural areas. This new method is a great advancement over past techniques. The job offers many opportunities for professional advancement. He is being considered for advancement. a series of rapid career advancements
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 Crews are digging contingency lines aimed at blocking the fire’s advancement and working to protect structures in Cooper Landing. — Annie Zak, Anchorage Daily News, "Swan Lake fire shows ‘very little, if any’ growth toward Cooper Landing since Tuesday," 29 Aug. 2019 Don't let all those years of technological advancements and the lessons of countless deadly storms go unheeded. — Aj Willingham, CNN, "Dorian's timing coincides with another Labor Day storm - the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane ever," 28 Aug. 2019 The CovCath Spirit Shop will move to the center as will the advancement and alumni departments and athletic director's office. — Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati.com, "Covington Catholic unveils finished $10 million expansion Sunday: Chapel Tower a focal point," 22 Aug. 2019 Bank trading divisions have been totally reshaped since the Volcker rule was passed as part of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, the changes spurred by the new rules as well as technological advancements and a multiyear revenue slump. — Los Angeles Times, "Volcker rule finally gets revised, but Wall Street is different now," 20 Aug. 2019 That campaign evolved into Inspire Change, announced in January, which donates to groups advocating for criminal justice reform, improving police-community relations, and opportunities for education and economic advancement. — Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, "Jay-Z partners with the NFL on music and social justice strategies," 13 Aug. 2019 This is barely enough to live on in many places and certainly not enough to afford much in the way of experiences and advancement. — Matthew Continetti, National Review, "A UBI Would Undermine Work," 25 July 2019 Women are less likely than men to feel there are equal opportunities for growth and advancement, according to the report. — Robin Goist, cleveland.com, "Study: Women underrepresented in Summit County leadership, workplaces," 15 July 2019 Jessica Mallicote is the museum’s vice president of advancement and marketing. — Washington Post, "‘Miracle on the Hudson’ plane going into storage until 2022," 10 July 2019

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First Known Use of advancement

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for advancement

alteration (after advance entry 1) of Middle English avauncement, borrowed from Anglo-French avancement, from avancer "to advance entry 1" + -ment -ment

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advancement

noun
How to pronounce advancement (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of advancement

: 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

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advancement

noun
ad·​vance·​ment | \ É™d-ˈvan-smÉ™nt How to pronounce advancement (audio) \

Kids Definition of advancement

1 : the action of moving forward in position or progress : the state of being moved forward in position or progress the advancement of science
2 : 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.

advancement

noun
ad·​vance·​ment | \ É™d-ˈvan(t)-smÉ™nt How to pronounce advancement (audio) \

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

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advancement

noun
ad·​vance·​ment

Legal Definition of advancement

: something given in advance

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