ADVANCEMENT definition: 1. the development or improvement of something: 2. the development or improvement of something…. Learn more.

Dec 4, 2016 · The meaning of ADVANCEMENT is the action of advancing : the state of being advanced. How to use advancement in a sentence.

Definition of advancement noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The advancement of something is the process of helping it to progress or the result of its progress. Her work for the advancement of the status of women in India was recognized by the whole nation.

ad•vance•ment /ædˈvænsmənt/ n. development, growth, or improvement of a situation: [uncountable] sought advancement at work. [countable] advancements in medicine.

1. A forward step; an improvement. 2. Development; progress: the advancement of knowledge. 3. A promotion, as in rank. 4. The act of moving forward. See Usage Note at advance.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun advancement, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

There have been many recent advancements [= advances, improvements] in this technology. This new method is a great advancement over past techniques.

Synonyms for ADVANCEMENT: promotion, ascent, rise, creation, upgrading, elevation, upgrade, preferment; Antonyms of ADVANCEMENT: reduction, degradation, removal, demotion, deposition, …

ADVANCEMENT meaning: 1. the development or improvement of something: 2. the development or improvement of something…. Learn more.