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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. advancement

   Advancement refers to the process or act of progressing or moving forward, typically towards a better condition or higher position. This can apply to various contexts such as career promotion, development in technology, educational achievement, or improvement in health conditions. It often involves growth, improvement, progression, or elevation.

2. advancement

   Advancement refers to the process of promoting or elevating to a higher level, position, or status, or the development, progress, or improvement in any particular aspect, such as technology, education, research, or career. In a personal context, it may refer to the development or personal growth of an individual's skills, knowledge or overall well-being.

3. advancement

   Advancement refers to the process of promoting or moving forward or upward in terms of growth, development, or progress. This can relate to various aspects such as professional, personal, technological, social, or academic fields. It often involves improvement or upgrade from the current state or position.

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.]

WikidataRate 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

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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. Derek Dieter:

   Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg( Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg) took a passive approach with the police department, i've gone through four or five mayors, but this has taken a certain turn. Qualified minority officers leave, because there is no avenue of advancement or promotion.

2. Keri Althoff:

   Wastewater surveillance is an incredible advancement in how we can monitor SARS-CoV-2 and what it's doing in the population without needing, really, any input from people, keeping our eye on wastewater surveillance is an important tool to understand where the virus is going and if it's increasing in terms of infection.

3. Sally Davies:

   I look forward to seeing an advancement of discussions between companies and governments on how we build new and sustainable market models that properly incentivize the discovery and development of new antibiotics, whilst ensuring affordable access to these crucial drugs for all.

4. Brian Wynne:

   For the FAA to continue to keep up with the advancement of UAS technology, it needs to develop a risk-based, technology-neutral framework.

5. 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.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=advancement
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Advancement
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=advancement
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advancement
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=advancement
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=advancement
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html