advancement

Word parts

advance + -ment

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ædˈvæns.mɛnt/ or /ɛdˈvæns.mɛnt/

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Noun

Singular advancement

Plural advancements

1. (countable) An advancement is a step towards something further, better, or higher; the act of advancing.

   A raise is an advancement in pay.

   The discovery was a huge advancement in physics.