The act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancement of learning
gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts
Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution
The advancement of something is the process of helping it to progress or the result of its progress. ..her work for the advancement of the status of women. progress or development in your job, level of knowledge etc