ADVANCEMENT Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

advancement

noun

əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt

Definition of advancement

as in promotion

a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew

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Relevance

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as in improvement

an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years

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as in progress

forward movement in time or place wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes

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Recent Examples of advancement Its new businesses may help fund advancements and/or maintenance to Plex’s media software. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 Orlando Police Detective Phillip McMican told reporters that new evidence was found using advancements in digital forensics, including vehicles, electronic devices, phones and computers. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Now place a student in a classroom where an authority figure controls grades, recommendations and advancement. — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Trade tech advancements are helping those at the vanguard of the new NA movement. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advancement

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Noun

If Madewell’s current discounts and promotions aren’t piquing your interest, check Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Revolve, Bloomingdale’s, and Shopbop.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026
For Ingersoll and some other religious scholars, Hegseth's promotion of an idea that has largely fallen out of favor with the American public ties in closely with his religious background.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotion

Noun

Long overdue improvements to the debt restructuring process remain crucially important for the handful of countries that need debt stock reduction.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Officials have completed road improvements along the detour route and will deploy traffic control officers at 18 key intersections during the bridge’s full closure.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of improvement

Noun

The communication between Ohtani and the team on injuries has been a work in progress in his third year with the Dodgers.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Years of integrating services, supported by money and the authority to require involvement, help explain Abu Dhabi’s progress.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of progress

Noun

Both public events are free, though advance reservations are required.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of advance

Noun

This is especially critical for the Antarctic as, with the progression of climate change, this sea ice continues to dwindle, adding to sea level rise among other serious consequences across the planet.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Swain settled in this preseason, showing an improved progression in his decision making when he was not overwhelmed by on-ball duties.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of progression

Noun

Long overdue improvements to the debt restructuring process remain crucially important for the handful of countries that need debt stock reduction.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
However, some safety advocates and Senator Maria Cantwell want a stronger federal review process.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of process

Noun

The matching east-west tennis necklace is particularly interesting, with its procession of rectangular diamonds framed in gold.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
It has been revisited by a procession of the Celtic faithful again this week, eager to pay tribute to the 11 men from Glasgow who became the illustrious ‘Lisbon Lions’.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of procession

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