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advancementadvancement /ədˈvænsmənt/ noun [countable, uncountable] THESAURUSimprovement► development a change that makes a product, plan, idea, etc. better: Developments in engine design have lowered fuel consumption. ► advance/advancement a change that brings progress: Advances in technology have led to computers that are smaller and much more powerful. ► breakthrough an important new discovery that comes after a lot of hard work and brings progress: Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the treatment of cancer. the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something► progressthe process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something: There continues to be a lack of progress in the budget talks. Researchers have made steady progress. ► development the process of gradually getting bigger, stronger, or more advanced: You can see his development as an artist by looking at his paintings. ► evolution the gradual change and development of something: Society’s attitudes toward women have undergone an evolution. ► advancement progress or development in your job, level of knowledge, etc.: The program is designed to help your career advancement. formal progress or development in your job, level of knowledge, etc.: career advancementadvancement in advancements in science► see thesaurus at development, progress1 |