1 [C,usually sing.] the act of climbing or moving up; an upward journey:
the first ascent of Mount Everest * The cart began its gradual ascent up the hill.
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2 [C,usually sing.] an upward path or slope:
At the other side of the valley was a steep ascent to the top of the hill.
OPPDESCENT
3 [U] (formal) the process of moving forward to a better position or of making progress:
man's ascent to civilization
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