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ad·vance·ment

advancement

 
pronunciation:
d vaens mnt
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a moving forward or being moved forward; progress.
Have you made any advancement in your job hunt?There was quite an advancement in the building of the new store.
antonyms:
retreat
similar words:
advance, development, procession
definition 2: a move to a higher or better position or rank.
My advancement to president of our club was a big surprise.
similar words:
promotion, rise