The part of a contractually due sum that is paid or received in advance for a good, service or social security payment.

plural of advanced pawn

(chess) A pawn that is on the opponent's side of the board (the fifth rank or higher).

plural of advanced degree

plural of cash advance

The money obtained using a service allowing credit card holders to withdraw cash, either through an ATM or over the counter at a bank or other financial agency, up to a certain limit.

a division of an institution focused on the improvement of the entity, primarily involved in fundraising activities. It is, therefore, heavily involved in communications (especially alumni relations), marketing, and public relations.

plural of advance guard

plural of advancement campout

(Scouting) A campout that is intended to help younger Scouts to advance to higher ranks.