advanced
adjective
ad·vanced
əd-ˈvan(t)st 
1
: far on in time or course
a man advanced in years
2
a
: being beyond others in progress or ideas
tastes a bit too advanced for the times
b
: being beyond the elementary or introductory
advanced chemistry
c
: greatly developed beyond an initial stage
the most advanced scientific methods
advanced weapons systems
d
: much evolved from an early ancestral type
bees and other advanced insects
advanced traits
Examples of advanced in a Sentence
The school has courses for elementary, intermediate, and advanced students.
The book explains both basic and advanced techniques.
The system has many advanced features.
The disease is in an advanced stage.
an advanced form of cancer
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 9 May 2025
While our advanced phones excel at capturing memorable moments, holidays present an excellent opportunity for families to take some professional pictures.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Other draft orders called for the construction of small modular nuclear reactors at military bases, and for the development of advanced nuclear fuels.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 9 May 2025
Here’s a first look at Harland Williams‘ upcoming indie comedy feature Wingman ahead of an advanced screening in Toronto today.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 May 2025
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advanced. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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