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

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

They are charged with conspiracy to kidnap, kidnapping, Hobbs Act robbery, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. —Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026

However, Tierney said that under state law, committing a murder in furtherance of a robbery justifies the higher charge of first-degree murder, which carries a sentence of life without parole. —Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 11 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