ascent
a-scent
noun
A rise in social status, power, or professional importance.
"Her rapid ascent in the company was impressive."
noun
The act of moving or climbing upwards to a higher point.
"The team began their slow ascent of the mountain."
noun
An upward slope or path; the degree of an upward incline.
"The challenging ascent tested the cyclists' endurance."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: rise, ascension, rising, ascending, upgrade, raise, acclivity, climb
Antonyms: declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fall