Synonyms for advancement

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ad-vans-muh nt, -vahns-

Phonetic Transcription : ædˈvæns mənt, -ˈvɑns-

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Définition of advancement

Origin : c.1300, avauncement, "a raising to a higher rank," from Old French avancement "advancement, profit, advance payment," from avancer (see advance (v.)). Of money, from 1640s.

noun promotion, progress
noun forward movement

Example sentences :

It is interesting to note the advancement that has been made with this food.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

The advancement of Mordecai was the natural result of Haman's ruin.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

He saw advancement in it—advancement in the right direction.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

He refused the advance; he refused that and every other opening for advancement.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

The man seemed to have a horror of advancement, or of coming in any way forward.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

He was himself indifferent to advancement, and he did not seek it for his family.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

He was the latest fancy of Madame Bonnehon, who did all she could to secure his advancement.
Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson

Just what sort of advancement seemed to make little difference.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

She refused to mention Azuba's desire for advancement again.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

You sighed for some advancement in rank, or perhaps it was great wealth?
Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever

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