definition of
advancement

[1] #1 advancement n. [promotion, furtherance] encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something. wn

[2] #2 advancement n. [progress, progression, procession, advance, forward motion, onward motion] the act of moving forward (as toward a goal). wn

[3] #3 advancement n. [progress] gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts". wn