ahead or far or further along in progress, complexity, knowledge, skill, etc.: an advanced class in Spanish; to take a course in advanced mathematics; Our plans are too advanced to make the change now.
pertaining to or embodying ideas, practices, attitudes, etc., taken as being more enlightened or liberal than the standardized, established, or traditional: advanced theories of child care; the more advanced members of the artistic community.
far along in time: the advanced age of most senators.
Origin of advanced
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at advance, -ed2
OTHER WORDS FROM advanced
well-ad·vanced,adjective
Words nearby advanced
ad val., ad valorem, ad valorem tax, advance, advance corporation tax, advanced, advanced credit, advanced degree, advanced gas-cooled reactor, Advanced Higher, advance directive
The United States continues to lag behind many other advanced industrialized nations in math, science and reading literacy.
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So Richard, Brazil has this history of being pretty advanced on internet governance and on digital civil rights.
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Most native search functionality is very basic and just looks for the presence of “search term,” but you may want to test out more advanced filters that help users more effectively find the information they are looking for.
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You’ll want one with a fabric, material, and overall design to fit your bedroom’s aesthetic, and you also may want certain advanced options, such as a USB port.
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In other technologies, including next-generation batteries, electric vehicles, and smart-grid products and services, US firms are already developing advanced technologies.
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Advanced maternal age dramatically increases the risk of maternal mortality as well as birth defects like Down Syndrome.
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While Kurdish forces have advanced on some fronts in Iraq, the fight here in Syria seems far from over yet.
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It was the ultimate guarantor of the humanism he advanced against Nazism.
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That means it could take several missile shots to kill an enemy fighter, even for an advanced stealth aircraft like the Raptor.
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Surely only an advanced hacker could mastermind such a fiendish act — right?
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The other regiments had not advanced and this one had disappeared.
The Yeoman Adventurer|George W. Gough
The noise increased, and advanced nearer, till it seemed at the door, and at last in the chamber.
Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore|Charles Hardwick
As compared with the advanced stands of the Scandinavian countries, the few laws of progressive states look painfully inadequate.
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Lady Cecilia rose from the bed, advanced towards the mirror, and smoothed her hair.
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Kind hands come with the morning and carry him to the advanced dressing station.
Fields of Victory|Mrs. Humphry Ward
British Dictionary definitions for advanced
advanced
/ (ədˈvɑːnst) /
adjective
being ahead in development, knowledge, progress, etcadvanced studies
having reached a comparatively late stagea man of advanced age