Meaning & use
advancement
Progress toward a better or more developed position or condition.
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The scholarship program supports the advancement of first-generation college students.
Rapid advancement in medical technology has extended average life spans.
A note on using this word
Covers both personal career progress, as in 'career advancement,' and broader progress in a field, like technology or science.
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