1. A recent or contemporary development, innovation, or progress in technology, science, society, or any field
The smartphone is a modern advancement that changed how people communicate.
O smartphone é um avanço moderno que mudou a forma como as pessoas se comunicam.
2. Improvement or forward movement achieved through contemporary methods or discoveries
Modern advancements in medicine have extended human lifespan.
Os avanços modernos na medicina prolongaram a expectativa de vida humana.