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advancement
noun ad·vance·ment \əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt\
: the act of moving forward
: the act or result of making something better, more successful, etc.
: the act of being raised to a higher rank or position
Full Definition of ADVANCEMENT
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: an improved feature : improvement
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First Known Use of ADVANCEMENT
1553
ADVANCEMENT Defined for Kids
advancement
noun ad·vance·ment \əd-ˈvan-smənt\
Definition of ADVANCEMENT for Kids
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: the action of moving forward in position or progress : the state of being moved forward in position or progress <the advancement of science>
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: the act of raising to a higher rank or position : the result of being raised to a higher rank or position <He deserves his advancement in the company.>
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advancement
noun ad·vance·ment \əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt\
Medical Definition of ADVANCEMENT
: detachment of a muscle or tendon from its insertion and reattachment (as in the surgical correction of strabismus) at a more advanced point from its insertion <flexor tendon advancement>
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