Technological Advancements

noun progress or development

verb to move forward or make progress

adjective occurring or done before the usual or expected time

• The company made an advance payment for the project.
• I need to make an advance reservation for the concert.
• I'll advance you the money for the tickets.
• She made great advances in her career this year.

adverb at a quick pace; quickly

• The project is progressing apace and is expected to be completed ahead of schedule.
• The construction work is moving apace, we might have our new office sooner than we thought.
• The party preparations are going apace, it's gonna be lit!
• Time flies apace when you're having fun.

noun a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development

adjective characterized by or constituting a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development

• The scientists announced a major breakthrough in cancer research.
• I heard there was a big breakthrough in the tech industry.
• Dude, did you hear about the sick breakthrough in gaming?
• The artist's new painting was a breakthrough in modern art.

noun In the phrase 'by means of,' 'means' is the noun.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'Of' is a preposition that indicates a relationship between 'means' and the rest of the phrase.

• The data was transferred by means of a secure encrypted connection.
• We can communicate by means of text messages if that's easier for you.
• Let's sneak into the party by means of the back door.
• She achieved her dreams by means of hard work and dedication.

noun a person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability

• The colossus stood tall in the center of the plaza, a symbol of strength and power.
• That colossus of a man is always the life of the party.
• Check out that colossus of a burger, it's huge!
• Her influence in the industry is a colossus, unmatched by anyone else.

verb to happen or occur; to take place

• The changes in the company's policy came about after careful consideration by the board of directors.
• I'm not sure how that decision came about, but it seems like a good idea.
• I have no idea how that whole situation came about, but it's crazy!
• The idea for the new product came about in a brainstorming session.

verb to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate

• The research team developed a new algorithm to improve data analysis.
• She developed a passion for photography after taking a class in college.
• I've been working on developing my coding skills to land a better job.
• His leadership skills developed over time, like a fine wine aging to perfection.

verb to find or learn something for the first time

• Scientists continue to discover new species in the unexplored depths of the ocean.
• I just discovered a new coffee shop down the street that I really like.
• I can't believe I just discovered this cool new app, it's so addicting!
• After years of searching, she finally discovered her true passion in life.

noun a single lens for one eye in a pair of glasses

• She always carries a spare pair of eyeglasses in her purse.
• I can't find my eyeglasses anywhere, have you seen them?
• I look like a nerd with these eyeglasses on.
• His keen insight acted as his mental eyeglass, helping him see things clearly.

noun a period of greatness, success, or prosperity in a particular field or activity

• The Renaissance is often referred to as a golden age of art and culture.
• Back in the golden age of Hollywood, movie stars were larger than life.
• The 90s were definitely the golden age of hip hop.
• For many, childhood is seen as a golden age of innocence and wonder.

verb to develop industries in (a country or region) on a wide scale

• The government's plan is to industrialize the rural areas to boost economic growth.
• They're looking to industrialize the old factory district for new businesses.
• Let's industrialize this space and turn it into a cool hangout spot.
• She wanted to industrialize her wardrobe by adding more structured pieces.

verb to fall behind or fail to keep up with others

preposition to be in a position further back than others

• The company's outdated technology caused them to lag behind their competitors in the market.
• If you don't keep up with the latest trends, you'll start to lag behind everyone else.
• Dude, if you don't pick up the pace, you're gonna be lagging behind the rest of the group.
• His lack of motivation caused him to lag behind in life, while others moved ahead.

verb to surpass or exceed in performance, achievement, or quality

• The company's revenue growth continues to outstrip its competitors.
• Her skills in basketball outstrip everyone else on the team.
• His car can outstrip any other vehicle on the road.
• Her determination to succeed outstrips all obstacles in her path.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The scientist has perfected the formula after years of research.
• She has finally perfected her chocolate chip cookie recipe.
• He's got his jump shot perfected.
• She has perfected the art of negotiation in the business world.

noun a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure

verb to assign a standard or value to something based on comparison with something else

• The interest rate on the loan is fixed at 4%.
• What's the exchange rate for dollars to euros today?
• I heard that new restaurant has a high Yelp rating.
• She has a high success rate in closing deals.

verb to take the place of (someone or something) by force or treachery

• The new technology is supplanting traditional methods in the industry.
• The new app is totally supplanting the old one.
• The new trend is supplanting the old one, it's lit.
• Her kindness is supplanting the negativity in the room.

noun a system for transmitting messages or signals to a distant place, especially by means of an electric device consisting essentially of a sending instrument and a distant receiving instrument connected by a conducting wire or other communications channel

• The telegraph was a revolutionary form of communication in the 19th century.
• I sent a telegraph to my friend to let them know I was coming to visit.
• Back in the day, people used to 'telegraph' each other before texting was a thing.
• The sudden silence between them was like a telegraph of their deteriorating relationship.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Century' is a noun because it refers to a period of one hundred years.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'twentieth' is an adjective that describes the century as being the twentieth in order.

• The invention of the internet revolutionized communication in the twentieth century.
• People in the twentieth century were amazed by the first television broadcasts.
• Back in the day, the twentieth century was lit with all the new technology.
• The twentieth century was a turning point in human history, marking significant advancements in various fields.

noun a mark or sign indicating the rear or last position

• The back marker in the race struggled to keep up with the rest of the competitors.
• The back marker was way behind everyone else in the race.
• That back marker is lagging so far behind, they might as well give up.
• Being the back marker in a project team can feel isolating and demotivating.

noun a musical term indicating a gradual increase in speed or tempo

• The orchestra gradually increased the tempo, playing accelerando as they reached the climax of the piece.
• The car sped up with an accelerando as it raced down the highway.
• The party was getting boring until the DJ put on some music with an accelerando, and then everyone started dancing.
• As the project deadline approached, the team's work pace began to accelerando, with everyone putting in extra hours to meet the goal.