Associations to the word «Advancement»

Wiktionary

ADVANCEMENT, noun. 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.
ADVANCEMENT, noun. An advance of money or value; payment in advance.
ADVANCEMENT, noun. (legal) Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.

Dictionary definition

ADVANCEMENT, noun. Encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something.
ADVANCEMENT, noun. The act of moving forward (as toward a goal).
ADVANCEMENT, noun. Gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts".

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
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