advancement
/ədˈvɑːnsm(ə)nt
/noun
1 [mass noun] The process of promoting a cause or plan: their lives were devoted to the advancement of science...
- Nor does it bode well for Canada's economic advancement or political process, which thrives on a well-educated electorate.
- The first is that the economic and social advancement of Maori is critical to New Zealand's future growth, prosperity, and well-being.
- To him, philanthropy meant community advancement, and community advancement must be the business of all citizens.
1.1The promotion of a person in rank or status: opportunities for career advancement...
- By making yourself visible you automatically increase your career advancement opportunities.
- There are plenty of opportunities for career advancement, but only those who know they'll be absolutely dedicated should join.
- Opportunities for advancement and promotion are vast for the dedicated, productive hard worker.
Synonyms
promotion, preferment, career development, elevation, upgrading, being upgraded, progress, improvement, betterment, growth, rise, moving up;
a step up the ladder, a step up, a move up;
aggrandizement
informal a kick upstairs
2 [count noun] A development or improvement: technological advancements...
- The impact of such military-scientific developments led to further advancements in the fields of anatomy and surgery.
- Tanrikulu expressed hope that the two of them would be behind great advancements in the development of bilateral relations.
- Most law changes and technological advancements in the recent past have loaded the game in favour of the batsmen.
Synonyms
development, progress, evolution, growth, improvement, advance, furtherance, forwarding, expansion, extension, spread;
headway
Origin
Middle English: from Old French avancement, from avancer 'to advance'.