advancement
/ədˈvænsmənt/
progress or improvement
Her promotion was a significant advancement in her career.
The promotion represented a major step forward in her professional life.
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.
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
Related Phrases
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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