B2nounworkscience
US/ədˈvæns.mənt/
UK/ədˈvɑːns.mənt/
progress in a job or a field, or the act of moving something forward
In context
The company offers good opportunities for career advancement.
Advancement in medicine has saved millions of lives.
She worked hard for the advancement of women in science.
Words that go with advancement
noun + noun
- career advancementTraining is key to career advancement.
noun + preposition
- opportunities for advancementThere are few opportunities for advancement here.
- advancement ofThe fund supports the advancement of education.
adjective + noun
- technological advancementTechnological advancement changes how we work.
- scientific advancementScientific advancement depends on open research.
verb + noun
- seek advancementMany young staff seek advancement within the firm.