advanced

adjective6

1. •
   At or close to the state of the art.
2. •
   difficult, and needing more knowledge than the first levels of learning

   • The option can be found under advanced settings.
   • I'm taking a course in advanced knitting techniques.
3. •
   In a late stage of development or education; having greatly progressed beyond an initial stage.

   • This is an advanced prototype, it already has most of the features the final product will have.
   • This book is suitable for advanced learners of English.
4. •
   Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition timing).

   • a gentleman advanced in years, with a hard experience written in his wrinkles — 1850
5. •
   Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract.
6. •
   (Philippines) Indicating a time ahead of the correct time.