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advanced

11 definitions • 24 examples
1
modern and well developed:

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This is the most advanced type of engine available.
advanced technology We have made great progress in advanced technologies such as biotechnology and AI.
advanced feature This is a sturdy, reliable laptop for users who do not require a lot of advanced features.
advanced economy Some advanced economies have started to look for alternatives to conventional coal and petroleum.
advanced technique We understand these processes much better thanks to advanced brain-imaging techniques.
2
at a higher, more difficult level:

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advanced course an advanced English course
advanced degree When he got his PhD from Harvard in 1934, he became the first African American to earn this advanced degree in political science.
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having reached a late stage of development in a process:

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advanced stage His mother was playing major concerts in the advanced stages of her pregnancy.
The corpse was in an advanced stage of decomposition.
The company said it is in advanced talks with several bidders, but would not give a timeline for when a deal would take place.
4
An advanced illness or disease is one that has reached a late, and usually serious, stage of development:

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advanced cancer Vaccines are being tested as a treatment for advanced cancer.
advanced stage Many people are at advanced stages of disease before they ever get tested.
5
a school or college class that is doing work at a higher, more difficult level than others:

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She enrolled her son in the advanced class.
6
Someone who is of an advanced age or of advanced years is old:

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He was over sixty years old when he died, a relatively advanced age for his time.
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the age of someone who is considered older than other people in the same group or doing the same thing:

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The advanced age of the mother raises the risk of birth defects in the baby.
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Are you taking any advanced courses?
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using the most modern methods, technology, etc.:

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An advanced search engine allows you to add additional criteria to your query.
Peasant farmers in the region coexist with sectors of agriculture more advanced than any in Europe.
In addition to nuclear power, we are committed to developing advanced technologies for wind and solar energy.
advanced countries/economies
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almost finished after a long period of work or discussion:

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Talks are understood to be at an advanced stage.
advanced negotiations/talks Two of the world's biggest postal groups are in advanced negotiations to set up a groundbreaking European strategic alliance.
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advanced courses of study or qualifications are intended for people who are already skilled or who have a good knowledge of a subject:

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