noun

advancement

advancement, progress, promotion

Career advancement is important to her.

Career advancement is important to her.

This is a major advancement in technology.

This is a major advancement in technology.

((in sth.)) progress in a particular field. The company encourages career advancement in its employees.

((of sth.)) the development or improvement of something. The advancement of science has been rapid.

Synonyms: progress, development, promotion; Antonyms: setback, regression

From the verb 'advance' (to move forward) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. The core meaning is 'the process of moving forward'.

Think of 'advancing' forward in your career or in science.

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