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Advancement

Noun / ʌˈdvænsmʌnt / Another word for advancement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of improving or developing something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

progress advance forwardmotion furtherance procession promotion retreat onwardmotion progression progress promotion improvement development growth achievement success headway elevation upgrade rise boost augmentation enrichment betterment amendment evolution modernization innovation reform

Synonyms by register

Formal

progress development forward movement advancement

Informal

progress getting ahead moving up

Literary

ascension progress forward march

Antonyms

regression decline setback reversal deterioration hindrance stagnation

Common collocations

  • career advancement
  • technological advancement
  • scientific advancement
  • social advancement
  • advancement of knowledge
  • advancement of science
  • advancement of technology

Word family

noun advancement
verb advance
adjective advanced
adverb advancing

Usage note

Advancement often implies moving forward in a career, knowledge, or technology. It is generally a positive term indicating improvement or progress.

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Example sentences

  1. The advancement of technology has changed the way we live.
  2. She received an advancement in her career after years of hard work.
  3. The school offers many opportunities for academic advancement.
  4. The company's advancement in renewable energy is commendable.
  5. He is attending night classes for personal advancement.

Quotes

  • The only source of knowledge is experience.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
  • In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.

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