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Definition of advancement

advancement

/ədˈvæns.mənt/
ad · vance · ment
Plural:advancements
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Adjective:advancing
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• noun

1

The process of promoting a cause, plan, or system of knowledge; development or improvement.

Example

"Her research contributed significantly to the advancement of renewable energy technology."

2

The elevation of a person to a higher rank, position, or status, especially in a career.

Example

"The company offers excellent opportunities for professional advancement to dedicated employees."

3

A gift or payment of money or property made by a parent to a child in anticipation of the share the child will inherit from the parent's estate.

Example

"The funds given to purchase her first home were legally treated as an advancement on her future inheritance."

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• Nearby Words

adultness
advance
advanced
advancement
advantage
advantaged
advantageous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French avancement, from avancier ('to move forward'), ultimately from Vulgar Latin abante ('from before'), a compound of Latin ab ('from') and ante ('before').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Advancement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/advancement
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