#1 advancement n. [promotion, furtherance] encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something. wn
#2 advancement n. [progress, progression, procession, advance, forward motion, onward motion] the act of moving forward (as toward a goal). wn
#3 advancement n. [progress] gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts". wn
vizzz