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aged being old or advanced in years. [1/5 definitions]
ayatollah in the Shiite religion, a title awarded to a leader advanced in the study of Islamic law.
Aztec a member of an Indian people who had an advanced civilization in central Mexico before the Spaniards conquered them in 1519. [1/4 definitions]
behind at a stage or position less advanced than. [1/10 definitions]
civilization an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a complex system of government and laws, use of a written language, and the keeping of written records. [1/6 definitions]
cliometrics (used with a sing. verb) the application of advanced mathematical concepts and techniques to the study of history, as for analyzing cycles.
curvet an advanced dressage figure in which a horse must rear and then spring forward onto its forelegs with the hind legs fully outstretched. [1/2 definitions]
daylight-saving time standard time that has been advanced by one hour in a given time zone, usu. in the spring and lasting into the fall, in order to provide one more hour of daylight at the end of each day.
doctorate the highest academic degree, esp. the Ph.D., awarded for completion of advanced work at the graduate level, or as an honorary degree, and conferring the title or status of doctor on the recipient; doctor's degree.
DST abbreviation of "daylight saving time," standard time that has been advanced by one hour in a given time zone, usu. in the spring and lasting into the fall, in order to provide one more hour of daylight at the end of each day.
evolved having undergone a gradual process of change and development, esp. toward a more complex, advanced, or enlightened state.
far to an advanced point or degree. [1/5 definitions]
forefront the most advanced or prominent position. [1/2 definitions]
gone advanced or absorbed; deeply involved. [1/9 definitions]
grande dame (French) a grand or great lady, esp. one of advanced age; lady of aristocratic manner.
grubstake tools and provisions advanced to a person planning a mining operation or similar venture, in exchange for a share of the expected profits. [1/2 definitions]
hack1 to write or modify programs for computers, usually with advanced skill and for pleasure. [1/12 definitions]
intern2 an advanced student or recent graduate in a specialized field, esp. medicine, who is serving an apprenticeship in the appropriate practical setting, such as a hospital. [1/2 definitions]
late of an advanced hour, esp. of the night or evening. [2/7 definitions]
late bloomer one who achieves maturity, proficiency, or the like at a more advanced age than is considered normal or usual.
latter more advanced in time or sequence. [1/3 definitions]