advancement
gb/ədvˈænsmənt/ us/ədvˈænsmənt/
B2
Engleză
~ 9800
fejlődés, előrehaladás, előrelépés, előmenetel, előrenyomulás, előretörés, előleg, előrehozás
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
fejlődés
B1
előrehaladás
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
the advancement of [something]; advancement in [a field]
Rapid technological advancement has completely changed how we communicate.
A technológia gyors fejlődése teljesen megváltoztatta, ahogyan kommunikálunk.
The advancement of medical science has increased life expectancy around the world.
Az orvostudomány fejlődése világszerte növelte a várható élettartamot.
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The advancement of computers has made work faster.
A számítógépek fejlődése gyorsabbá tette a munkát.
We have seen big advancement in medical care in recent years.
Az elmúlt években jelentős fejlődést tapasztaltunk az egészségügyi ellátásban.
This new machine is an important advancement in car design.
The group works for the advancement of education in poor areas.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
general progress or development
Colocații
technological advancement
|scientific advancement
|medical advancement
|social advancement
|advancement of technology
|advancement of knowledge
Sinonime
progress (The most general word; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
development (Emphasizes growth and change over time, often in technology or projects.)
Antonime
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.)
Teme
society
|science
|technology
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Slow, steady progress that makes something better or more developed over time.
The process of moving forward or developing toward a more advanced, improved, or complete state.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
előrelépés
B1
előmenetel
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
opportunities for advancement; career advancement; advancement to [a position]
The company offers plenty of opportunities for advancement to motivated employees.
A cég rengeteg előrelépési lehetőséget kínál a motivált alkalmazottaknak.
He moved to a larger firm to improve his chances of career advancement.
Egy nagyobb céghez ment, hogy javítsa a karrierbeli előrelépés esélyeit.
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She left because there was no room for advancement at her old job.
Azért ment el, mert a régi munkahelyén nem volt lehetőség előrelépésre.
Good English skills can help with career advancement.
A jó angoltudás segíthet a karrierbeli előrelépésben.
He moved abroad for better advancement in his field.
The new program supports the advancement of young workers into leadership roles.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
progress in career or job
Colocații
career advancement
|professional advancement
|opportunities for advancement
|room for advancement
|advancement to management
|advancement prospects
Sinonime
promotion (Usually refers to one specific step up to a higher job title.)
|
career progress (More informal phrase; highlights long-term development in a career.)
Antonime
demotion (A formal move to a lower position or rank, the opposite of moving up.)
|
career setback (A general event that harms career growth instead of helping it.)
Teme
work
|business
Definiție
Moving up in your job or work life, for example getting a better position or more pay.
An increase in rank, responsibility, pay, or status within a job or profession over time.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
3
előretörés
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
the advancement of [a group] into [a place]; the advancement toward [a location]
The general ordered a slow advancement of the troops toward the capital.
A tábornok elrendelte a csapatok lassú előrenyomulását a főváros felé.
Their advancement into the city was blocked by heavy resistance.
A városba való előrenyomulásukat erős ellenállás akadályozta meg.
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The soldiers made a careful advancement up the hill.
A katonák óvatosan nyomultak előre a dombon felfelé.
Heavy rain stopped the army’s advancement.
A heves esőzés megállította a hadsereg előrenyomulását.
The team’s advancement toward the goal was very fast.
Police blocked the crowd’s advancement into the station.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
forward movement toward a place
Colocații
the advancement of troops
|rapid advancement
|steady advancement toward the border
|enemy advancement
|advancement into enemy territory
|advancement up the field
Sinonime
advance (The more common noun in this physical-movement sense, especially in military contexts.)
|
forward movement (A more descriptive phrase that focuses only on direction.)
Antonime
retreat (Describes moving back away from a place instead of forward toward it.)
|
withdrawal (Focuses on pulling back forces or people rather than pushing forward.)
Teme
movement
|military
|sports
|space
|travel
Definiție
The act of going forward toward a place or goal.
The act of moving forward toward a particular place, position, or goal.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
4
előleg
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
an advancement of [amount]; an advancement on [salary/payment]
The company agreed to an advancement of funds to cover her travel costs.
A cég beleegyezett, hogy előleget adjon neki az utazási költségei fedezésére.
He requested an advancement on his salary to pay for the repairs.
Bérelőleget kért, hogy ki tudja fizetni a javításokat.
All legal fees are payable upon advancement of costs by the client.
An advancement of expenses will be deducted from your final payment.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She asked for an advancement on her next month’s pay.
Bérelőleget kért a jövő havi fizetéséből.
The firm made an advancement of funds for the project.
A cég előleget adott a projektre.
Any advancement of costs will be taken from your final bill.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
money given ahead of time
Colocații
advancement of funds
|advancement of costs
|an advancement on your salary
|cash advancement
|advancement of expenses
Sinonime
advance payment (More common everyday phrase; clearly states that the payment is early.)
|
salary advance (Specifically used when the money is part of a future salary.)
Antonime
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.)
Teme
finance
|work
|law
|business
Definiție
Money that you get before you should receive it, and that will be taken from later pay or payment.
A sum of money paid or given ahead of the time it is due, usually to be deducted or settled later.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
FORMAL
5
előrehozás
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
the advancement of [an event] to [an earlier time/date]
The advancement of the deadline left the team with very little time to finish.
A határidő előrehozása miatt alig maradt ideje a csapatnak a befejezésre.
Due to the storm, the court ordered the advancement of the hearing to an earlier date.
A vihar miatt a bíróság elrendelte a tárgyalás korábbra hozását.
Any advancement of the meeting will need the approval of all participants.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The advancement of the exam made many students nervous.
A vizsga előrehozása sok diákot idegessé tett.
We must agree on the advancement of the meeting to next week.
Meg kell állapodnunk az értekezlet jövő hétre való előrehozásáról.
The boss asked for the advancement of the deadline by two days.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
making a date or time earlier
Colocații
advancement of the meeting
|advancement of the deadline
|advancement of the hearing
|advancement of the date
Sinonime
bringing forward (A common phrase for moving something to an earlier time.)
|
rescheduling earlier (Plain description; less idiomatic but clear.)
Antonime
postponement (Moving an event to a later time, the opposite of making it earlier.)
|
deferral (Formal term for delaying something instead of advancing it.)
Teme
time
|business
Definiție
Changing a meeting or event so that it happens at an earlier time or date.
The act of changing a planned date or time so that it happens earlier than originally scheduled.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
advancement
IPA
GB/ədvˈænsmənt/
US/ədvˈænsmənt/
Silabe și accent
ad - vance - ment (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vance)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: advancement
- Plural: advancement, advancements
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.