ETYM Old Eng. avancement, French avancement. Related to Advance.
1. Gradual improvement or growth or development; SYN. progress.
2. Encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
3. The act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
Governing or controlling influence; domination; power.
(Homonym: assent).
An upward slope or grade (as in a road); SYN. acclivity, rise, raise, climb, upgrade.