advancing
/ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: advancings
Meaning · English
The act of proceeding forward; an advance.
Noun
Examples
[…] who feels, not as even the kindest and the holiest friend on earth can feel towards our patient endurance, our shortcomings, or our slow advancings […]
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).
Common questions
What does “advancing” mean?
The act of proceeding forward; an advance.
Is “advancing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.