B2 adjective Formal

advancement

/ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

The process of helping something to progress or succeed, or the state of moving forward in one's career or social status. It is frequently used to describe developments in technology, science, or professional hierarchies.

Exemplos

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1

She is constantly seeking opportunities for career advancement within the company.

She is looking for ways to get a promotion at her job.

2

The foundation's primary mission is the advancement of human rights globally.

The group's main goal is to improve human rights around the world.

3

There isn't much room for advancement in this small family business.

There aren't many chances to get a better position in this tiny company.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
advancement
Verb
advance
Adjetivo
advanced
Relacionado
advance
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Advance' + the suffix '-ment'. The '-ment' turns the action of moving forward into a state or a formal process.

Quiz rápido

The university is dedicated to the ________ of medical research through its new laboratory facilities.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: advancement

Exemplos

1

She is constantly seeking opportunities for career advancement within the company.

everyday

She is looking for ways to get a promotion at her job.

2

The foundation's primary mission is the advancement of human rights globally.

formal

The group's main goal is to improve human rights around the world.

3

There isn't much room for advancement in this small family business.

informal

There aren't many chances to get a better position in this tiny company.

4

Recent technological advancement has revolutionized the field of molecular biology.

academic

New developments in technology have changed biology research completely.

5

Our strategic plan focuses on the advancement of our digital infrastructure.

business

Our business plan aims to improve our computer and network systems.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
advancement
Verb
advance
Adjetivo
advanced
Relacionado
advance

Colocações comuns

career advancement professional growth or promotion
technological advancement progress in technology
social advancement improving one's status in society
rapid advancement very fast progress
scientific advancement discoveries and progress in science

Frases Comuns

advancement of learning

the pursuit and increase of knowledge

room for advancement

opportunity to be promoted

furtherance and advancement

the act of helping something move forward

Frequentemente confundido com

advancement vs advance

An 'advance' is often a specific movement or a payment before it's due, while 'advancement' is the general process of progress or promotion.

advancement vs advantage

An 'advantage' is a beneficial condition or feature, whereas 'advancement' is the act of moving forward.

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Notas de uso

Use 'advancement' when referring to the abstract process of progress or the formal act of being promoted. It is more common in professional, scientific, and academic contexts than in casual conversation.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'advance' when they mean 'advancement' (e.g., saying 'career advance' instead of 'career advancement'). Remember that 'advancement' focuses on the process of improvement.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Advance' + the suffix '-ment'. The '-ment' turns the action of moving forward into a state or a formal process.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French 'avancement', derived from the verb 'avancer', meaning 'to move forward'.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable when referring to general progress (e.g., the advancement of science) Countable when referring to specific instances of promotion (though rarer) Often followed by the preposition 'of' or 'in'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western corporate cultures, 'career advancement' is viewed as a primary indicator of personal success and professional merit.

Quiz rápido

The university is dedicated to the ________ of medical research through its new laboratory facilities.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: advancement

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