advancement
ad-vance-ment
noun
A payment of money made before it is due.
"He received an advancement for his next book."
noun
The process of moving forward or making progress.
"Technological advancement has transformed our daily lives."
noun
Promotion in rank, status, or career.
"She sought rapid advancement within the company."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: furtherance, promotion, onward motion, procession, progression, progress, forward motion, advance
Antonyms: retreat