advancement
gb/ədvˈænsmənt/ us/ədvˈænsmənt/
B2
Inglês
~ 9800
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B2
event
1
general progress or development
Slow, steady progress that makes something better or more developed over time.
Padrão de uso:
the advancement of [something]; advancement in [a field]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "advancement" when "advance" or "progress" is more natural in everyday speech. For example, "I made an advancement" sounds too formal; "I made progress" is better. Also, "advancement" is usually uncountable in this sense: say "much advancement" or "great advancement", not "many advancements", unless you are talking about separate, specific advances.
Sinónimos
progress (The most general word; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
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development (Emphasizes growth and change over time, often in technology or projects.)
Antónimos
regression (Suggests going back to a worse or less developed state.)
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decline (Focuses on a decrease in quality, power, or amount instead of improvement.)
Colocações
technological advancement
|scientific advancement
|medical advancement
|social advancement
|advancement of technology
|advancement of knowledge
Temas
society
|science
|technology
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Rapid technological advancement has completely changed how we communicate.
- The advancement of medical science has increased life expectancy around the world.
- Many people worry that the advancement of artificial intelligence could threaten some jobs.
- The organization is dedicated to the advancement of human rights.
- Her research made a major advancement in the understanding of climate change.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The advancement of computers has made work faster.
- We have seen big advancement in medical care in recent years.
- This new machine is an important advancement in car design.
- The group works for the advancement of education in poor areas.
Nome
B2
event
2
progress in career or job
Moving up in your job or work life, for example getting a better position or more pay.
Padrão de uso:
opportunities for advancement; career advancement; advancement to [a position]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say "*make an advancement in my job"; it is more natural to say "get a promotion" or "make progress in my career". Also, do not confuse "advancement" with "advertisement"; they are unrelated words.
Sinónimos
promotion (Usually refers to one specific step up to a higher job title.)
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career progress (More informal phrase; highlights long-term development in a career.)
Antónimos
demotion (A formal move to a lower position or rank, the opposite of moving up.)
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career setback (A general event that harms career growth instead of helping it.)
Colocações
career advancement
|professional advancement
|opportunities for advancement
|room for advancement
|advancement to management
|advancement prospects
Temas
work
|business
Exemplos
- The company offers plenty of opportunities for advancement to motivated employees.
- He moved to a larger firm to improve his chances of career advancement.
- Lack of advancement was the main reason she decided to change jobs.
- Advanced training can speed up your professional advancement.
- They promised rapid advancement to management for high performers.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She left because there was no room for advancement at her old job.
- Good English skills can help with career advancement.
- He moved abroad for better advancement in his field.
- The new program supports the advancement of young workers into leadership roles.
Nome
C1
event
3
forward movement toward a place
The act of going forward toward a place or goal.
Padrão de uso:
the advancement of [a group] into [a place]; the advancement toward [a location]
Erro comum:
Learners often use "advance" instead of "advancement" in this sense. "Advance" is usually more natural in everyday speech ("the army’s advance"), while "advancement" sounds more formal or descriptive.
Sinónimos
advance (The more common noun in this physical-movement sense, especially in military contexts.)
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forward movement (A more descriptive phrase that focuses only on direction.)
Antónimos
retreat (Describes moving back away from a place instead of forward toward it.)
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withdrawal (Focuses on pulling back forces or people rather than pushing forward.)
Colocações
the advancement of troops
|rapid advancement
|steady advancement toward the border
|enemy advancement
|advancement into enemy territory
|advancement up the field
Temas
movement
|military
|sports
|space
|travel
Exemplos
- The general ordered a slow advancement of the troops toward the capital.
- Their advancement into the city was blocked by heavy resistance.
- The team’s steady advancement up the field put pressure on the defense.
- Bad weather forced a halt to the army’s advancement.
- The protesters’ advancement toward the building was stopped by police barriers.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The soldiers made a careful advancement up the hill.
- Heavy rain stopped the army’s advancement.
- The team’s advancement toward the goal was very fast.
- Police blocked the crowd’s advancement into the station.
Nome
formal
C1
entity
4
money given ahead of time
Money that you get before you should receive it, and that will be taken from later pay or payment.
Padrão de uso:
an advancement of [amount]; an advancement on [salary/payment]
Erro comum:
Learners are more likely to meet "advance" in this sense ("a cash advance", "an advance on my salary"). "Advancement" here is quite formal and common in legal or business writing, not in casual speech.
Sinónimos
advance payment (More common everyday phrase; clearly states that the payment is early.)
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salary advance (Specifically used when the money is part of a future salary.)
Antónimos
final payment (The last payment made at or after the due time, instead of earlier.)
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arrears (Describes money that is paid late, the opposite timing of an early payment.)
Colocações
advancement of funds
|advancement of costs
|an advancement on your salary
|cash advancement
|advancement of expenses
Temas
finance
|work
|law
|business
Exemplos
- The company agreed to an advancement of funds to cover her travel costs.
- He requested an advancement on his salary to pay for the repairs.
- All legal fees are payable upon advancement of costs by the client.
- An advancement of expenses will be deducted from your final payment.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She asked for an advancement on her next month’s pay.
- The firm made an advancement of funds for the project.
- Any advancement of costs will be taken from your final bill.
Nome
formal
C2
action
5
making a date or time earlier
Changing a meeting or event so that it happens at an earlier time or date.
Padrão de uso:
the advancement of [an event] to [an earlier time/date]
Erro comum:
Learners usually express this idea with verbs like "move forward" or "bring forward" ("We moved the meeting forward"). The noun "advancement" in this scheduling sense is mainly used in formal or legal writing.
Sinónimos
bringing forward (A common phrase for moving something to an earlier time.)
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rescheduling earlier (Plain description; less idiomatic but clear.)
Antónimos
postponement (Moving an event to a later time, the opposite of making it earlier.)
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deferral (Formal term for delaying something instead of advancing it.)
Colocações
advancement of the meeting
|advancement of the deadline
|advancement of the hearing
|advancement of the date
Temas
time
|business
Exemplos
- The advancement of the deadline left the team with very little time to finish.
- Due to the storm, the court ordered the advancement of the hearing to an earlier date.
- Any advancement of the meeting will need the approval of all participants.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The advancement of the exam made many students nervous.
- We must agree on the advancement of the meeting to next week.
- The boss asked for the advancement of the deadline by two days.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
advancement
IPA
GB/ədvˈænsmənt/
US/ədvˈænsmənt/
Sílabas e acento
ad - vance - ment (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vance)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: advancement
- Plural: advancement, advancements
Família de palavras
Expressões
advancement of knowledge
1/ədvˈænsmənt əv nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
increase in human knowledge
The growth of what people know and understand, especially through study and research.
Exemplos
- The university is committed to the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of society.
- Her work has greatly contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field of genetics.
- Public funding is essential for the advancement of knowledge in basic science.
career advancement
1/kɚˈɪɹ ədvˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
progress in your career
Improvement in your job over time, such as moving to a higher position or earning more money.
Exemplos
- Good networking can play a key role in career advancement.
- She moved to a bigger city to find better career advancement.
- The company offers training programs to support employees’ career advancement.
opportunities for advancement
1/ˌɑpɚtˈunɪtiz fɚ ədvˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
chances to move up at work
Chances to get a better job position or more responsibility in a company or organization.
Exemplos
- Young workers often change jobs if they see no opportunities for advancement.
- The job advertisement promised excellent opportunities for advancement.
- He stayed at the firm because it offered more opportunities for advancement than his previous employer.
room for advancement
1/ɹˈum fɚ ədvˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
possibility of future promotion
The possibility to move to better positions in a job in the future.
Exemplos
- She turned down the offer because there was little room for advancement.
- Look for a company with room for advancement, not just a good starting salary.
- He chose a smaller firm where he felt there was more room for advancement.
technological advancement
1/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ədvˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
new or improved technology
A new or better form of technology that allows people to do more or do something more easily.
Exemplos
- Recent technological advancements have reduced the cost of solar power.
- Technological advancement has made remote work possible for millions of people.
- The conference focused on technological advancements in artificial intelligence.
- Rapid technological advancement can create both new jobs and new risks.
- The country has invested heavily in technological advancement in renewable energy.