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  • noun Plural form of advancement.

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Examples

  • We shouldn't kid ourselves that we don't think certain advancements are better than others.

    My bright idea: Civilisation is still worth striving for Caspar Llewellyn Smith 2010

  • Near - and longer-term advancements include the new Ford EcoBoost global engine family featuring turbocharging and direct injection technology, Ford's ECOnetic range of low - CO2 technologies in Europe, and multi-speed transmissions such as Ford PowerShift.

    Autoblog Sam Abuelsamid 2010

  • Near - and longer-term advancements include the new Ford EcoBoost global engine family featuring turbocharging and direct injection technology, Ford's ECOnetic range of low - CO2 technologies in Europe, and multi-speed transmissions such as Ford PowerShift.

    PaddockTalk Racing News 2010

  • Hanson says one of the robot Zeno’s biggest advancements is that its brains aren’t inside the robot.

    Robot Maker Builds Artificial Boy | Impact Lab 2007

  • Among the advancements are the launch of two conventional vegetable seeds, one for broccoli and one for mildew resistant cucumbers.

    Monsanto Net Surges on Gains in Seed Business Ian Berry 2012

  • Indeed, Mr. Claus deserves credit for his innovative techniques that preceded the so-called advancements of our current tech-savvy generation.

    Consumers Still Reluctant to Upgrade to Santa 2.0 2010

  • Genentech's Activase, other brands) and innovative therapies like stroke devices, such as Concentric Medical's Merci Retrieval System, will be important near-term advancements in the treatment of this indication.

    unknown title 2009

  • The advancements are a step by Intel to build server chips that are able to run applications faster.

    danblacharski's blog 2009

  • "It sparked a wide range of scientific innovation with benefits that went far beyond the historic Apollo missions, such as advancements in building materials and fire-resistant fabrics, he said."

    NASA Watch: April 2009 Archives 2009

  • "It sparked a wide range of scientific innovation with benefits that went far beyond the historic Apollo missions, such as advancements in building materials and fire-resistant fabrics, he said."

    Obama R&D Speech Provides Very Little for NASA - NASA Watch 2009

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