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Definition of furtherance

furtherance

/ˈfɝː.ðɚ.əns/
fur · ther · ance
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• noun

1

The advancement, promotion, or helping forward of a scheme, goal, or interest.

Example

"The scholarship fund was established for the furtherance of scientific research and education."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Predominantly used in formal or legal contexts within the fixed prepositional phrase "in furtherance of" (meaning for the purpose of advancing or promoting a goal).

• Nearby Words

furrow
furry
further
furtherance
furthermore
furthermost
furtive

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English (15th century) as a hybrid word combining the native Old English verb "further" (fyrthrian, meaning "to push forward") with the French-derived noun suffix "-ance".

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