advanced
Difficult or high-level; for people who already know a lot about something.
At a high level of difficulty, knowledge, or skill; intended for people who are no longer beginners.
Very modern, highly developed, or technically complex.
Using or showing a high level of modern development, technology, or complexity.
Already far along or at a late stage.
At a late or highly developed stage in a process, condition, illness, pregnancy, or plan.
Having modern or progressive ideas before many other people do.
More modern, original, or progressive than what is usual or expected, especially for a particular time or place.
- 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.
- He is healthy despite his advanced age.
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.
- He has an advanced degree.
- She wants to earn 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.
- Japan is an advanced economy.
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.
- The patient received 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.
- I took an Advanced Placement history class.
- AP means Advanced Placement.
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.
- Try advanced search.
- Advanced search has more options.
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.
- She received advanced standing at the university.