Meaning & use

advancement

noun·Academic

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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