# furthering

Pronunciation: say "FUR-thuh-ring" US /ˈfɝ.ðəɹ.ɪŋ/, UK /ˈfɜː.ðəɹ.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of further. — present participle and gerund of further
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of further. Use this form for an action happening now or as an -ing noun.
   - _The grant aims at furthering research into rare diseases._
   - _The committee is furthering its goals through public outreach._

## Noun

2. The act of advancing or promoting something; furtherance.
   - Simple: The act of helping something grow or move forward.
   - _The treaty was signed in the furthering of peace between the two nations._
   - _Public libraries play a key role in the furthering of literacy._

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