as·cen·sion 
/əˈsɛnʃən/ noun
/əˈsɛnʃən/ noun [singular] 1 : the act of rising or ascending
▪ the ascension [=(more commonly) ascent] of a balloon ; especially : the act of moving to a higher or more powerful position
▪ The play tells of his ascension to the presidency. ▪ the ascension of women in society 2 the Ascension : the Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus Christ's journey to heaven after his death
▪ the ascension [=(more commonly) ascent] of a balloon ; especially : the act of moving to a higher or more powerful position
▪ The play tells of his ascension to the presidency. ▪ the ascension of women in society
