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personal advancement

[ˈpɜːrsənəl ədˈvænsmənt]
nounpl: personal advancements
avanço pessoal
1. Progress or improvement in one's career, skills, education, or personal development
She is committed to personal advancement through continuous learning.
Ela está comprometida com o avanço pessoal através da aprendizagem contínua.
2. The act of moving forward in one's professional or social position
Hard work led to his personal advancement in the company.
O trabalho árduo levou ao seu avanço pessoal na empresa.
NYC Slang
gettin' ahead / movin' on up
Synonyms
personal growthself-improvementprofessional developmentcareer progressself-advancement
Antonyms
stagnationdeclineregressionsetback

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avanço pessoal
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
crescimento pessoal
Also commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
progresso pessoal
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

climb the ladder
move up in the world
better oneself
get ahead
subir na vida
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