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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While far from a cure, the study points to a new path that combines advanced manufacturing, stem cell science, and regenerative medicine.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The Dreamliner is 25% more fuel-efficient than older models due to lighter construction and advanced engines.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
When supported, Sony’s advanced haptic feedback and adaptive triggers add so much immersion, although since using Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro Controller, there might be a new champion amongst my go-to peripherals.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
October and November are the best months to visit, and definitely require some advanced planning.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The Dreamliner is 25% more fuel-efficient than older models due to lighter construction and advanced engines.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
When supported, Sony’s advanced haptic feedback and adaptive triggers add so much immersion, although since using Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro Controller, there might be a new champion amongst my go-to peripherals.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
October and November are the best months to visit, and definitely require some advanced planning.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for advanced
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“Advanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advanced. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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