advanced
pronunciation
How to pronounce advanced in British English:
UK [ədˈvɑːnst]
How to pronounce advanced in American English:
US [ədˈvænst]
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- Adjective:
- farther along in physical or mental development
- comparatively late in a course of development
- ahead of the times
- at a higher level in training or knowledge or skill
- ahead in development; complex or intricate
- far along in time
- (of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry
- situated ahead or going before
Word Origin
- advanced (adj.)
- 1530s, "far ahead in the course of actions or ideas," past participle adjective from advance (v.). Of studies, from 1790. Military use is from 1795. In late 19c. used especially in reference to views on women's equality.
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Example
- 1. The defense advanced research projects agency certainly thinks so .
- 2. It has free access to advanced nuclear technology .
- 3. Advanced economies may also fret for their budgets .
- 4. Venezuela 's are the most advanced .
- 5. Twenty-six percent of shanghai 15 year-olds could demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills whereas theoecd average is 3 percent .