Avancement (en. Advancement)

/avan.ʃəmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The action of progressing in a hierarchy or field.
His advancement in the company was rapid.
Son avancement dans l'entreprise a été rapide.
The act of moving forward.
The advancement of technology is changing the way we live.
L'avancement de la technologie change notre façon de vivre.
A progress made.
The advancement of cancer research is promising.
L'avancement des études sur le cancer est prometteur.

Etymology

From the verb avancer, from Latin 'ab ante' meaning 'forward'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

professional advancement
Progress in one's career.
avancement professionnel
progress of the work
Progress in the execution of a project.
avancement des travaux
advancement of ideas
Progress in the dissemination of certain ideas.
avancement des idées

Related Words

advance
Procedure of moving forward.
avance
promote
To increase someone's rank or position.
promouvoir
progress
Improvement of a state or situation.
progrès

Slang Meanings

Rapid and astonishing progress in a professional environment.
He has had an incredible advancement since joining the startup.
Il a eu un avancement de fou depuis qu'il a rejoint la startup.
Impressive improvement in a project.
The advancement of this project is just amazing!
L'avancement de ce projet est juste incroyable!