advancement

noun

1. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

   noun.communication

   Synonyms furtherance promotion

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

   noun.act

   Synonyms advance forward motion onward motion procession progress progression

   Antonyms retreat

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. gradual improvement or growth or development

   noun.act

   Examples

   Advancement of knowledge.

   Synonyms progress

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. The act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the <i>advancement</i> of learning.

   noun

   Source: webster1913