# advanced

Pronunciation: US say "uhd-VANST" /ədˈvænst/; UK say "uhd-VAHNST" /ədˈvɑːnst/

## Adjective

1. Involving greater complexity; more difficult, elaborate, or specialized than the basic level.
   - Simple: Harder, more detailed, or needing more skill than the basic kind.
   - _The seminar covers advanced techniques that beginners rarely attempt._
   - _Her dissertation relied on advanced statistical methods few undergraduates ever encounter._
2. At or close to the most modern level of development; representing the state of the art.
   - Simple: Using the newest and most modern ideas or technology.
   - _The laboratory is fitted with advanced instruments found in few other facilities._
   - _Engineers designed an advanced cooling system to keep the data center stable._
4. At a late point in a process of development or learning, having gone well beyond its beginnings.
   - Simple: Far along in growing or learning, well past the early start.
   - _Advanced students may skip the opening chapters and start with the exercises._
   - _The cancer had reached an advanced stage before any symptoms appeared._
5. Having been moved or having gone forward, whether in time or in space.
   - Simple: Moved forward in time, or to a place farther ahead.
   - _Mechanics use advanced ignition timing to fire the spark earlier in the cycle._
   - _The battalion secured an advanced position well ahead of the main line._
6. Indicating a time ahead of the correct time, as with a clock that has been set or runs fast. *(Philippines)*
   - Simple: Showing a time that is ahead of the real time, like a fast clock.
   - _The kitchen clock was a good ten minutes advanced, which explained why we kept reaching the bus stop with time to spare._
   - _She keeps her watch slightly advanced so that she never misses the start of her morning class._

## Verb

3. Simple past and past participle of advance. — simple past and past participle of advance
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of advance. Use this form for something that already moved forward or happened earlier.
   - _Technology advanced rapidly during the twentieth century._
   - _The team advanced to the finals after a narrow win._

## Other meanings

- (adjective) Pronounced with the point of articulation farther toward the front of the vocal tract.

## Origin

Formed from the verb "advance" with the suffix "-ed".

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