advanced
High-level, not basic
Difficult or high-level; for people who already know a lot about something.
advanced [course/class/student/skill/level]
- She signed up for an advanced coding class.
- This textbook is too advanced for first-year students.
- The course is designed for advanced learners of English.
- I am taking an advanced English class.
- This lesson is too advanced for me.
Very modern and sophisticated
Very modern, highly developed, or technically complex.
advanced [technology/system/method/equipment]
- The hospital uses advanced imaging equipment.
- The company develops advanced materials for aircraft.
- Japan has one of the world's most advanced rail networks.
- This phone uses advanced technology.
- The lab has advanced equipment.
Far along in progress
Already far along or at a late stage.
advanced [stage/cancer/pregnancy/plans]; [something] is advanced
- The disease was already at an advanced stage when doctors found it.
- By the time we joined the project, the plans were fairly advanced.
- She is in an advanced stage of pregnancy.
- The project is at an advanced stage.
- The illness was advanced.
Ahead in ideas
Having modern or progressive ideas before many other people do.
advanced [ideas/views/thinking]; advanced for [time/place]
- For the 1920s, her views on education were very advanced.
- The company is known for advanced thinking on flexible work.
- These reforms were considered advanced for their time.
- Her ideas were advanced for her time.
- Base: advanced
advanced age
1Old age
Old age, usually said in a polite or formal way.
- Because of his advanced age, the doctors monitored him closely after surgery.
- She remained active despite her advanced age.
- Advanced age can increase the risk of complications.
advanced degree
1Degree beyond bachelor's level
A degree you get after a bachelor's degree, such as a master's or PhD.
- Many research jobs require an advanced degree.
- She earned an advanced degree in public health.
- The program is designed for professionals who already have an advanced degree.
advanced economy
1Highly developed national economy
A rich, highly developed country's economy.
- Inflation has slowed across several advanced economies.
- The report compares growth in emerging markets and advanced economies.
- An advanced economy usually has high income levels and developed financial systems.
advanced life support
1Specialized emergency medical care
Special emergency treatment to keep a very sick or injured person alive.
- Paramedics began advanced life support on the way to the hospital.
- The course trains nurses in advanced life support.
- The ambulance is equipped to provide advanced life support.
advanced placement
1College-level high-school program
A high-school course or exam that is taught at a college level, often called AP.
- He took Advanced Placement biology in high school.
- The university gives credit for high scores on Advanced Placement exams.
- She is teaching two Advanced Placement courses this year.
advanced search
1Search with extra filters
A search tool with more choices to help you find exactly what you want.
- Use advanced search to filter results by date and file type.
- The website's advanced search lets you search by author, title, and subject.
- I couldn't find the article until I tried advanced search.
advanced standing
1Credit for prior study
Permission to skip some classes because you have already studied similar material.
- Transfer students may apply for advanced standing.
- Her previous coursework earned her advanced standing in the engineering program.
- The college granted him advanced standing after reviewing his exam results.