furtherance

noun

fur·​ther·​ance ˈfər-t͟hə-rən(t)s 

ˈfərt͟h-rən(t)s

: the act of furthering : advancement

the furtherance of science

Synonyms of furtherance

• advance
• advancement
• progress
• process
• progression
• procession

Examples of furtherance in a Sentence

They made the furtherance of science their life's work.

the 1965 Civil Rights Act was a major step in the furtherance of social justice in the U.S.

Recent Examples on the Web

The men who were charged in December are facing two counts of kidnapping resulting in death and one count of causing the death of a person in furtherance of a crime of violence and drug trafficking crime. —Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026

Cannon also sentenced him to a mandatory-minimum term of 7 years for his conviction on possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. —Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026

Under a 50% tariff, a company would have to cut its pre-tax price in equal terms to stay cost-neutral for a buyer—and in furtherance of what? —Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Gaines in 2022 had been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty in Boston federal court to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

furtherance

noun

fur·​ther·​ance ˈfərt͟h-(ə-)rən(t)s 

: the act of furthering : advancement