advancement
noun
ad·vance·ment
əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt 
plural advancements
1
2
: an improved feature : improvement
3
medical
: surgical detachment of a muscle or tendon from its insertion followed by reattachment at a more advanced point from its insertion
Best results are obtained by simple excision and meticulous repair or advancement of the triceps tendon to the olecranon.—
Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos et al.
Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos et al.Examples of advancement in a Sentence
A motor inside the camera is used for advancement of the film.
She contributed greatly to the advancement of the new organization.
working for the advancement of learning
The program supports economic advancement in rural areas.
This new method is a great advancement over past techniques.
The job offers many opportunities for professional advancement.
He is being considered for advancement.
a series of rapid career advancements
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
However, even pre-pandemic, UBI was touted as a solution to the age-old fear of unemployment fueled by technological advancements in automation.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Vision Committee champions the advancement of underrepresented cinematographers, their crews and other filmmakers.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 May 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advancement. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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advancement
noun
ad·vance·ment
əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt
1
: the action of advancing : the state of being advanced
2
a
: a raising or being raised to a higher rank or position
b
: progression to a higher stage of development
3
: an improved feature
Medical Definition
advancement
noun
ad·vance·ment
əd-ˈvan(t)-smənt
: detachment of a muscle or tendon from its insertion and reattachment (as in the surgical correction of strabismus) at a more advanced point from its insertion
flexor tendon advancement
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