1. the process of promoting a cause or plan: "their lives were devoted to the advancement of science"
▪ the promotion of a person in rank or status: "opportunities for career advancement"Similarpromotionprefermentcareer developmentelevationupgradingbeing upgradedprogressimprovementbettermentgrowthrisemoving upa step up the laddera step upa move upaggrandizementinformal:a kick upstairs