advancement
/ədˈvænsmənt/noun★Intermediate
general
A forward movement or improvement in position, status, or development.
The advancement of technology has transformed modern communication.
Technological progress has significantly changed how people communicate today.
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Often used in contexts of career, technology, or societal progress.
Collocations
career advancementprogress in one's professional lifetechnological advancementprogress in technologysocial advancementimprovement in societal conditions
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Related Phrases
advancephrase
to move forward
advance noticephrase
early warning or information
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Professional Contexts
Use 'advancement' to describe career growth or technological progress.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Register
'Advancement' is typically used in formal or professional settings.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'advancement,' from Old French 'avancement,' from 'avancer' (to advance).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal and professional contexts to describe positive movement or progress.
Word Breakdown
advance
to move forward
root-ment
the result or process of
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