Advancement | Mean of advancement in English Dictionary

/ədˈvænsmənt/

• Noun
• the act of advancing: such as
• the act of moving forward
1. They have been unable to slow the advancement [=advance] of the enemy troops.
2. A motor inside the camera is used for advancement of the film.
3. troop advancements [=(more commonly) advances]
• the act or result of making something better, more successful, etc.
1. She contributed greatly to the advancement of the new organization.
2. working for the advancement of learning/science/truth
3. The program supports economic advancement in rural areas.
4. There have been many recent advancements [=advances, improvements] in this technology.
5. This new method is a great advancement over past techniques.

• the act of being raised to a higher rank or position
1. The job offers many opportunities for professional advancement.
2. His advancement [=promotion] to captain came last year.
3. He is being considered for advancement.
4. career advancement
5. social advancement
6. a series of rapid career advancements