Added 9 October 2026
advancement
/ædˈvɑːns.mənt/ noun
In Latin: progressus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about advancement at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something.
- The act of moving forward (as toward a goal).
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Gradual improvement or growth or development.
advancement of knowledge
Origin
From Middle English avancement, Old French avancement. See advance. Morphologically advance + -ment.
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