Definitions for advancement
ædˈvæns mənt, -ˈvɑns-ad·vance·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. promotion, furtherance, advancementnoun

   encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

2. progress, progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motionnoun

   the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

3. advancement, progressnoun

   gradual improvement or growth or development

   "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. advancementnoun

   The act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancement of learning.

2. advancementnoun

   An advance of money or value; payment in advance.

3. advancementnoun

   Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.

4. Etymology: avancement, avancement. See advance.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Advancementnoun

   Etymology: avancement, Fr.

   1. The act of coming forward.

   This refinement having begun about the time of the revolution, I had some share in the honour of promoting it; and I observe, that it makes daily advancements, and, I hope, in time, will raise our language to the utmost perfection. Jonathan Swift.

   2. The state of being advanced; preferment.

   During whose reign, the Percies of the North
   Finding his usurpation most unjust,
   Endeavour’d my advancement to the throne. William Shakespeare, Henry VI. p. i.

   3. The act of advancing another.

   In his own grace he doth exalt himself
   More than in your advancement. William Shakespeare, K. Lear.

   4. Improvement.

   Nor can we conceive it may be unwelcome unto those honoured worthies, who endeavour the advancement of learning. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours. Pref. to.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Advancementverb

   the act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancement of learning

2. Advancementverb

   an advance of money or value; payment in advance. See Advance, 5

3. Advancementverb

   property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution

4. Advancementverb

   settlement on a wife, or jointure

5. Etymology: [OE. avancement, F. avancement. See Advance, v. t.]

FreebaseRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Advancement

   Handles Alumni

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. advancement

   Promotion to higher rank.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. advancement

   In a military sense, signifies honor, promotion, or preferment in the army, regiment, or company.

Matched Categories

1. • Development
   • Encouragement

How to pronounce advancement?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say advancement in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of advancement in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of advancement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of advancement in a Sentence

1. California Democratic lawmakers:

   In recent days, we have become alarmed and disheartened by bullying tactics, threats of violence, and death threats by a few who disagree with the decision of Speaker Anthony Rendon to postpone the advancement of SB 562, while it is appropriate for persons of varying views to express concern, disapproval or disfavor about the delay, it is never acceptable to engage in those tactics.

2. Rick Hasen:

   Whichever way congress would go in trying to amend Voting Rights Advancement Act and reestablish some form of preclearance, it's going to have a Supreme Court where at least some members are going to be extremely skeptical of congressional power in this area.

3. Ford UAW:

   This agreement is significant for our members in that it creates a clear path for economic advancement for active members and rewards veteran employees for their sacrifices in recent years, it is one of the richest agreements in the history of UAW-Ford.

4. Ryu Hye-jung:

   We will continue to develop a wide range of products across commercial and home robots while seeking new opportunities to contribute to the advancement of the robotics industry.

5. Jean de La Bruyère:

   The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as there are persons whose aid may contribute to the advancement of his fortunes.

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