What does "advanced" mean?

1. (high level of study) at a high level of difficulty or skill, especially in school or training. 2. (modern or developed) using the newest ideas, technology, or methods. 3. (far along in time) at a late stage of a process, or far along in life.

advanced

adj.

US //ədˈvænst// UK //ɐdvˈænst// ad·vanced

1 high level of study (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

at a high level of difficulty or skill, especially in school or training.

denoting a high level of complexity or difficulty in an educational or professional context.

Example

She is taking an advanced maths class because the basic one was too easy.

Example

The university offers an advanced seminar for postgraduate students who have already mastered the fundamental principles of organic chemistry.
- higher level
- complex
- elementary
- basic
2 modern or developed (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

using the newest ideas, technology, or methods.

representing the most recent or highly developed stage in a process or field of technology.

Example

The hospital uses advanced technology to find and treat diseases early.

Example

The research facility is equipped with advanced imaging systems that allow scientists to observe cellular interactions in real time.
- state of the art
- cutting edge
- primitive
- outdated

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3 far along in time (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

at a late stage of a process, or far along in life.

having reached a late stage in a process, period of time, or life cycle.

Example

The project is in an advanced stage and should be finished next week.

Example

Despite his advanced age, the professor continued to publish influential papers and attend international conferences.
- late
- developed
- early
- initial

Origin

From advance + -ed.