ad·vance·ment 
/ədˈvænsmənt, Brit ədˈvɑ:nsmənt/ noun
plural ad·vance·ments /ədˈvænsmənt, Brit ədˈvɑ:nsmənt/ noun : the act of advancing: such as a : the act of moving forward [noncount] ▪ They have been unable to slow the advancement [=advance] of the enemy troops. ▪ A motor inside the camera is used for advancement of the film. [count] ▪ troop advancements [=(more commonly) advances]
b : the act or result of making something better, more successful, etc. [noncount] ▪ She contributed greatly to the advancement of the new organization. ▪ working for the advancement of learning/science/truth ▪ The program supports economic advancement in rural areas. [count] ▪ There have been many recent advancements [=advances, improvements] in this technology. ▪ This new method is a great advancement over past techniques.
c : the act of being raised to a higher rank or position [noncount] ▪ The job offers many opportunities for professional advancement. ▪ His advancement [=promotion] to captain came last year. ▪ He is being considered for advancement. ▪ career advancement ▪ social advancement [count] ▪ a series of rapid career advancements
b : the act or result of making something better, more successful, etc. [noncount] ▪ She contributed greatly to the advancement of the new organization. ▪ working for the advancement of learning/science/truth ▪ The program supports economic advancement in rural areas. [count] ▪ There have been many recent advancements [=advances, improvements] in this technology. ▪ This new method is a great advancement over past techniques.
c : the act of being raised to a higher rank or position [noncount] ▪ The job offers many opportunities for professional advancement. ▪ His advancement [=promotion] to captain came last year. ▪ He is being considered for advancement. ▪ career advancement ▪ social advancement [count] ▪ a series of rapid career advancements
