'advancement' definitions:

Definition of 'advancement'

From: WordNet
noun
Encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something [syn: promotion, furtherance, advancement]
noun
The act of moving forward (as toward a goal) [syn: progress, progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion] [ant: retreat]
noun
Gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts" [syn: advancement, progress]

Synonyms of 'advancement'

From: Moby Thesaurus