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advancement

[/ədˈvænsmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: advancements
avanço
1. the process of promoting someone to a higher position or rank
Her advancement to manager was well-deserved.
Seu avanço para gerente foi bem merecido.
2. progress or improvement in knowledge, technology, or society
Medical advancements have saved millions of lives.
Os avanços médicos salvaram milhões de vidas.
3. the act of moving forward or making progress
The advancement of the project depends on funding.
O avanço do projeto depende do financiamento.
Synonyms
progresspromotionimprovementdevelopmentforward movement
Antonyms
regressiondeclinedemotionstagnationsetback

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avanço
most common term for progress or promotion
General Brazilian
promoção
used specifically for job promotion
Portugal
avanço
standard term used in both Portugal and Brazil
Portugal
progresso
alternative for general progress or advancement

Related Idioms & Phrases

advancement opportunities
career advancement
scientific advancement
technological advancement
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