advances

British  

/ ədˈvɑːnsɪz /

plural noun

1. (sometimes singular; often foll by to or towards) personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc

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Example Sentences

Companies including Tesla, Boston Dynamics and Agility Robotics have made advances tapping cutting-edge technology from the likes of Nvidia and Google.

From The Wall Street Journal

Enormous advances in treatment and prevention over the decades have ensured many are alive who would not be otherwise but these are expensive and the loss of funding could put many at risk.

From BBC

He has written about Covid-19 vaccines, advances in cancer treatments, drug shortages and the use of mobile devices in healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though such advances could potentially help some software companies increase profit margins, investors still worry they could also put some out of business, as clients develop software themselves or use the plug-ins.

From The Wall Street Journal

For months, labor economists have wondered to what extent—and when—advances in artificial intelligence will lead to wider cuts throughout the white-collar workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal