advancement

n. the act of moving to a higher position or a better job in a company.

n. the act of being promoted to a higher rank, status, or position within a professional hierarchy.

“The company offers many opportunities for career advancement if you work hard.”

“The ambitious junior associate viewed the international assignment as a critical step for her long-term advancement within the firm.”

n. an improvement or a step forward in a particular area, like science or technology.

n. the process of making progress or the state of being further developed in a specific field.

“Recent advancements in medicine have helped people live much longer lives.”

“The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has prompted ethical debates across various sectors of the global economy.”

n. money that is paid to someone before the usual or agreed time.

n. a payment made in advance of a scheduled date or the fulfillment of a contract.

“The author requested an advancement on her royalties to cover her travel costs.”

“The contractor required an advancement of funds to secure the necessary raw materials before the project could officially commence.”

Formal

n. property or money given to a child by a parent before the parent dies.

n. a gift of property or funds made by a parent to a child in anticipation of the child's future share of the estate.

“The large gift was considered an advancement of his eventual inheritance.”

“The court had to determine whether the lifetime gift constituted an advancement that should be deducted from the beneficiary's final share of the estate.”

Technical · Formal