advancement

Everyday

1. Progress or improvement in something, such as science or medicine. tree →
2. Moving up to a better job or position; promotion. tree →
3. Helping something move forward. tree →

In the lessons

Used in history and science lessons («advancements in technology»), in talk about jobs («career advancement»). Phrases: «advancement of science», «chances for advancement».

Examples

• The printing press led to the advancement of learning. tree →
• Medical advancements have saved many lives. tree →
• She worked hard for advancement at her job. tree →
• Space travel was a great advancement. tree →
• The club is for the advancement of young musicians. tree →
• Each advancement in phones made them smaller. tree →
• Marzavan was not forgotten, but was given a lucrative post at court, with a promise of further advancement. tree →

Note

Countable and uncountable. Related: advance (verb and noun). «Advance» and «advancement» often mean the same; «advance» is more common for progress.