advancement

ad·vance·ment

noun \əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt\

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

Examples of ADVANCEMENT

1. A motor inside the camera is used for advancement of the film.
2. She contributed greatly to the advancement of the new organization.
3. working for the advancement of learning
4. The program supports economic advancement in rural areas.
5. This new method is a great advancement over past techniques.
6. The job offers many opportunities for professional advancement.
7. He is being considered for advancement.
8. a series of rapid career advancements

First Known Use of ADVANCEMENT

1553

Related to ADVANCEMENT

Synonyms

ascent, creation, elevation, preference, preferment, promotion, rise, upgrade, upgrading

Antonyms

abasement, comedown, degradation, demotion, disrating, downgrade, reduction

Related Words

aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification

Near Antonyms

deposition, dethronement, discharge, dismissal, expulsion, impeachment, ouster, overthrow, removal, suspension, unmaking, unseating; downfall, fall

ad·vance·ment

noun \əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt\   (Medical Dictionary)

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>