advancement
/ədˈvɑːnsmənt/noun
उच्चारण अड्वान्स्मन्ट
उन्नति, प्रगति, विकास
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[U, C] formal
the process of helping something to make progress or succeed; the progress that is made
उन्नति, प्रगति, विकास
- the advancement of science
- technological advancements
- The scheme supports the advancement of women in science.
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- Rapid advancements in medicine have saved many lives.
- Education is key to the advancement of society.
Synonyms progress development improvement advance growth
Opposite decline regression setback deterioration
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[U]
progress in a job, social class
पदोन्नति, तरक्की
- opportunities for career advancement
- The scheme offers young engineers real chances of advancement within the company.
- Hard work and skill brought him rapid advancement in the bank.
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- The company offers good prospects for advancement.
- Women in the department complained about the lack of advancement in their jobs.
Synonyms promotion elevation preferment rise
Opposite demotion relegation
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
advancement of sth
Of introduces the thing that is helped to progress, such as science, learning or a cause.
'Of' उस चीज़ को बताता है जिसकी प्रगति में सहायता की जाती है, जैसे विज्ञान, शिक्षा या कोई उद्देश्य।
- The prize is given for the advancement of science.
- Education leads to the advancement of society.
advancement in / of one's career
For a person, advancement in a career or job means promotion and progress.
व्यक्ति के लिए 'advancement in a career or job' का अर्थ पदोन्नति और उन्नति है।
- There is little scope for advancement in this job.
advancement (uncountable) and advancements (plural)
Advancement is normally uncountable, while the plural advancements means particular developments, especially in technology.
'Advancement' सामान्यतः uncountable है, जबकि बहुवचन 'advancements' विशेष विकास, विशेषकर तकनीक में, को बताता है।
- Advances in medicine have saved many lives.
- Recent advancements in robotics are impressive.
advance (verb) and advancement (noun)
The verb advance means to move forward or help to progress; the noun advancement names the process.
Verb 'advance' का अर्थ आगे बढ़ना या प्रगति में मदद करना है; noun 'advancement' प्रक्रिया का नाम है।
- Hard work will advance your career.
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adjective + advancement
rapidtechnologicalscientificcareersocial
- Technological advancement has changed the way we study.
verb + advancement
promoteseekhinderensureaid
- The scheme aims to promote the advancement of girls' education.
advancement + of
of learningof scienceof womenof knowledge
- The society works for the advancement of women.
advancement + in
in rankin the armyin the companyin life
- Merit, not favour, should decide advancement in the company.
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- The institute works for the advancement of rural education.
यह संस्थान ग्रामीण शिक्षा की उन्नति के लिए कार्य करता है।
- Poor English can block advancement in many careers.
कमज़ोर अंग्रेज़ी कई करियर में तरक्की रोक सकती है।
- The nineteenth century saw great advancement in railways.
उन्नीसवीं सदी में रेलवे में बड़ी प्रगति हुई।
- Radhika sees her new job as a chance for advancement.
राधिका अपनी नई नौकरी को उन्नति का अवसर मानती है।
- He sacrificed his own advancement to look after his parents.
उसने अपने माता-पिता की देखभाल के लिए अपनी तरक्की का बलिदान किया।
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✗ Education is the key to the advancement for society.
✓ Education is the key to the advancement of society.
The thing that advances is introduced by of.
जो चीज़ उन्नति करती है वह 'of' से जुड़ती है।
✗ Many advancements has changed our lives.
✓ Many advancements have changed our lives.
A plural subject takes have.
Plural subject के साथ 'have' आता है।
✗ She wants advancement in her salary.
✓ She wants an increase in her salary.
Advancement means progress in position; for money use increase or rise.
'Advancement' का अर्थ पद में उन्नति है; पैसे के लिए 'increase' या 'rise' शब्द आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Advancement, progress and promotion all mean moving forward, but in different ways.
Advancement, progress और promotion आगे बढ़ना बताते हैं, पर अलग-अलग ढंग से।
Forward movement in a career or cause, often with help.
करियर या उद्देश्य में आगे बढ़ना, प्रायः सहायता से।
- He cared more about advancement.
General movement towards a goal or a better state.
लक्ष्य या बेहतर स्थिति की ओर सामान्य गति।
- The student is making progress.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
ad·vance·ment
With the e of advance kept before -ment (not 'advancment').
-ment से पहले advance का e बना रहता है ('advancment' गलत है)।
?Which word?
Keep the progress words together: advancement, progress (uncountable), development, promotion (in a job), headway (progress in a difficult situation).
प्रगति के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: advancement, progress (uncountable), development, promotion (नौकरी में), headway (कठिन स्थिति में प्रगति)।