advancement
ad-VAHNS-muhnt
Advancement (noun) means Progress or improvement, especially a move up to a higher position or level. Example: “Good training can lead to rapid advancement within a company.”
noun
1
Progress or improvement, especially a move up to a higher position or level.
"Good training can lead to rapid advancement within a company."
"Her advancement to team leader came after years of hard work."
"Scientific advancement has transformed how we treat this illness."
2
Money paid to someone before it is technically due.
"The employee asked for an advancement on her wages to cover the rent."
"He received an advancement of part of his fee before starting the job."
"The publisher gave the author an advancement against future royalties."
How to use advancement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving up or moving forward — in a career, in knowledge, or in a payment schedule.
Common pairings
career advancement
advancement opportunities
advancement in technology
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- Plural
- advancements
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Etymology
From Old French avancement, built on advance plus the noun-forming ending -ment.
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Rhymes for advancement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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Frequently asked questions
What does “advancement” mean?
The word “advancement” means progress or improvement, especially a move up to a higher position or level. In plain terms, moving up or moving forward — in a career, in knowledge, or in a payment schedule.
How do you pronounce “advancement”?
“Advancement” is pronounced ad-VAHNS-muhnt (/ædˈvæns.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “advancement” in a sentence?
Here is “advancement” used in a sentence: “Her advancement to team leader came after years of hard work.”
What part of speech is “advancement”?
“Advancement” is a noun.
Where does the word “advancement” come from?
The word “advancement” comes from Old French. From Old French avancement, built on advance plus the noun-forming ending -ment.
Is “advancement” a common word?
“Advancement” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “advancement” have?
“Advancement” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: progress or improvement, especially a move up to a higher position or level.
What is the difference between advancement and advance?
Advancement generally refers to progress or improvement, especially moving up to a higher position or level, such as career advancement. Advance can describe the same idea of progress but is also commonly used as a noun for money paid before it is due, a sense advancement rarely carries in everyday speech.
Is advancement used mainly for careers, or also for other kinds of progress?
Advancement is used broadly, covering career or professional progress as well as advancement in technology, science, or society. It refers generally to moving forward or upward, not just workplace promotion.
How does advancement relate to a financial advance?
Advancement can also refer to money paid to someone before it is technically due, similar to a financial advance. This sense is less common than the meaning of progress or promotion but appears in formal or financial contexts.
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