Synonyms of 'advancement'
1 (noun)
promotion in rank or status
He cared little for social advancement.Synonyms
promotion
, rewarding outstanding employees with promotion
rise
, They celebrated the regime's rise to power.
gain
, House prices showed a gain of nearly 8% in June.
growth
, enormous economic growth
advance
, They clocked up a worldwide sales advance of 27 per cent.
progress
, The two sides made little progress towards agreement.
The doctors say they are pleased with her progress.
improvement
, the dramatic improvements in conditions
betterment
, His research is for the betterment of humankind.
preferment
, He was told by the governors that he could expect no further preferment.
amelioration
a demand for amelioration of conditions
2 (noun)
her work for the advancement of the status of women
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of advance
They clocked up a worldwide sales advance of 27 per cent.
Synonyms
in the sense of advance
improvement or progress
These two vaccines are a huge advance for preventing cancer.
in the sense of amelioration
a demand for amelioration of conditions
Synonyms
change for the better,
upswing,
melioration
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