advancement advancement /ədˈvænsmənt/

noun

1. Gradual improvement, growth or development  ( advancement , progress )
   gradual improvement, growth or development
    Advancement of knowledge
   advancement of knowledge
    Great progress in the arts
   great progress in the arts
   
2. The act of moving forward (as toward a goal)  ( advancement , forward motion , onward motion , advance , procession , progress , progression )
   the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
     The students made significant progress in their studies.
   The students made significant progress in their studies.
   
3. Encouragement of the progress, growth or acceptance of something  ( advancement , furtherance , promotion )
   encouragement of the progress, growth or acceptance of something