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Ascent
01
the act or process of moving upward
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
ascents
Examples
The balloon 's slow ascent into the sky was mesmerizing to watch.
02
an upward movement, especially to a higher point, level, or rank
Examples
Her rapid ascent through the company ranks was impressive, and she soon became a senior manager.
