ascension

noun as·cen·sion \ ə-ˈsen(t)-shən \

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Definition of ascension

: the act or process of ascending

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Examples of ascension in a Sentence

The play tells of his ascension to the presidency.
the ascension of women in society

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Until management finally traded Rose to the Knicks in June 2016, his past — the almost-too-good-to-be-true ascension, the no-brainer contract extension, the ensuing knee surgeries — saddled the franchise with a heavy weight.

— k.c. johnson, chicagotribune.com, "20 years since dissolution of the dynasty, Bulls still a long way from the top," 10 June 2018
Parson’s ascension into the top office marks both a massive change in the state’s administration and a new peak in a three-decade career in public service, including six years in the U.S. Army’s Military Police and 12 years as Polk County sheriff.

— bryan lowry and allison kite, kansascity, "‘Old country boy’ Mike Parson goes from gas station to Missouri governor’s mansion," 1 June 2018
If, as many earnestly pray, the ascension of Elizabeth II can help to remove the last shreds of prejudice against women aspiring to the highest places, then a new era for women will indeed be at hand.

— eliana dockterman, Time, "Elizabeth Didn’t Expect to Be Queen. Here’s How It Happened," 1 June 2018
The speedy ascension of Mike Vrabel in the coaching ranks took another major upward turn Saturday when he was named the Tennessee Titans' new head coach.

— aaron wilson, Houston Chronicle, "Titans hire Mike Vrabel as head coach," 20 Jan. 2018
Roberts' impending ascension to both the literal and figurative center of the court represents an about-face from two years ago.

— richard wolf, USA TODAY, "Chief Justice John Roberts inherits expanded role as the Supreme Court's man in the middle," 29 June 2018
An ascension to the top likely won’t take long if Margot continues to hit near his recent level and if Jankowski’s struggles continue.

— kevin acee, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Padres notes: Hosmer's numbers; Ross quality not enough for first time," 15 June 2018
Probably the most dramatic achievement was Morales’ withdrawal of Bolivia from the UN drug convention and re-ascension to the treaty with an exception for coca.

— aaron gilbreath, Longreads, "Reporting on Bolivia’s Coca Rebirth: An Interview with Jessica Camille Aguirre," 14 May 2018
Still there seems to be an image associated with death, of an ascension upward, which many people share.

— joyce wadler, New York Times, "Ground Control to Major Mom," 27 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of ascension

Middle English, from Latin ascension-, ascensio, from ascendere

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geographical name As·cen·sion \ ə-ˈsen(t)-shən \

Definition of Ascension

isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), population 1400

ASCENSION Defined for English Language Learners

ascension

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Definition of ascension for English Language Learners

: the act of rising or ascending; especially : the act of moving to a higher or more powerful position
the Ascension : the Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus Christ's journey to heaven after his death