ascent
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈsɛnt// UK //ɐsˈɛnt// as·cent
n. the act of going up to a higher place. You use this word when talking about climbing a hill or moving to a higher level.
n. the action of moving upwards to a higher position or level. Often used in contexts involving physical climbing or abstract progress.
The ascent to the summit took two hours.
Their slow ascent up the steep mountain path required frequent rest stops.
The rapid ascent of the new technology disrupted traditional markets, forcing established companies to adapt quickly.
Formed from ascend on the model of descend/descent.