advancement

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Progress or development in knowledge, skill, or a field of work.

   The advancement of medical science has saved millions of lives.

2. 2
   noun

   Promotion to a higher position or rank, especially at work.

   The job offers good opportunities for advancement.

From Middle English avancement, Old French avancement. See advance. Morphologically advance + -ment.

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