Word parts advance + -ment Pronunciation (US) IPA (key): /ædˈvæns.mɛnt/ or /ɛdˈvæns.mɛnt/ Audio (UK)(file) Audio (UK)(file) Noun Singular advancement Plural advancements (countable) An advancement is a step towards something further, better, or higher; the act of advancing. A raise is an advancement in pay. The discovery was a huge advancement in physics.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads