Advancement - Definition
advancement
n 1: encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of
something [syn: promotion, furtherance, advancement]
2: the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) [syn:
progress, progression, procession, advance,
advancement, forward motion, onward motion] [ant:
retreat]
3: gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of
knowledge"; "great progress in the arts" [syn: advancement,
progress]