advancement meaning and definition

ADVANCEMENT noun

Definition of advancement (noun)

1. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
   • synonyms: furtherance, promotion
2. the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
   • synonyms: advance, forward motion, onward motion, procession, progress, progression
   • antonym: retreat
3. gradual improvement or growth or development
   • "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts"
   • synonyms: progress