advancement
/ædˈvɑːns.mənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: advancements
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity
Noun
Examples
the advancement of learning
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The state of being advanced
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “advancement” mean?
The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity
Is “advancement” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.