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significant advancement

[sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ədˈvænsmənt]
noun phrasepl: significant advancements
avanço significativo
1. A notable or important progress or improvement in a particular field, area, or endeavor
The development of artificial intelligence represents a significant advancement in technology.
O desenvolvimento da inteligência artificial representa um avanço significativo na tecnologia.
2. A substantial step forward or breakthrough that has meaningful impact
This research marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment.
Esta pesquisa marca um avanço significativo no tratamento do câncer.
NYC Slang
big move / major come-up
Synonyms
major breakthroughsubstantial progressnotable improvementconsiderable headwayimportant development
Antonyms
setbackregressiondeclinestep backwardstagnation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avanço significativo
Most common and widely used across Brazil
São Paulo
avanço significativo / progresso relevante
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
avanço importante
Slightly more informal variant
Portugal
avanço significativo / progresso notável
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a leap forward
a giant step
breaking ground
pushing boundaries
raising the bar
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