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advancement

noun
ad·​vance·​ment | \ əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt 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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 The public charge rule not only slows that advancement, but also creates the potential for a public health nightmare. — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, The Mercury News, "Editorial: Trump public charge rule undermines the American Dream," 14 Aug. 2019 Worse is the implication that these three women, in the middle of feminist advancement, settled scores by opposing societal norms. — Armond White, National Review, "The Kitchen Is a Berserk, Female-Revenge Fantasy — and a Bad Movie," 9 Aug. 2019 Video games positively contribute to society, from new medical therapies and advancements, educational tools, business innovation, and more. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com, "Gamers and mass shooters: Do video games really make a person more aggressive?," 9 Aug. 2019 Future advancements, improvements As more states consider offering gender-neutral markers for IDs, Baldino described the present as a pivotal moment for recognition of non-binary identity. — Kristin Lam, USA TODAY, "More than 7,000 Americans have gender X IDs, a victory for transgender rights. Is it a safety risk, too?," 8 Aug. 2019 Prioritize rural advancement, frontline communities, and marginalized voices. — NBC News, "Michigan GOP Rep. says he won't run again in 2020," 25 July 2019 For more information, contact Stephanie Zelasko, director of advancement, at SZelasko@access-shelter.com or 330-376-0997, extension 208. — Shirley Macfarland, cleveland.com, "Q104’s 40,000 Meals in 40 Days at SouthPark Mall: Strong Points," 11 July 2019 The team entered this year’s World Cup ranked No. 1 in the world and, with a 3-0 victory over Chile on Sunday that clinched advancement from Group F, has outscored its past six opponents 33-0. — Mike Anthony, courant.com, "Mike Anthony: U.S. national team’s mistake was in the way it celebrated," 19 June 2019 The club, which dedicates itself to women’s advancement, found in its 2018 census of the 100 biggest public companies in Massachusetts that only 24 companies had three or more female directors. — Shirley Leung, BostonGlobe.com, "Boys in the boardroom, consider yourself warned," 18 June 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 | \ əd-ˈvan-smənt 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 | \ əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt 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

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Legal Definition of advancement

: something given in advance

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