an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement

the ascent of a balloon.

movement upward from a lower to a higher state, degree, grade, or status; advancement

His ascent to the governorship came after a long political career.

the act of climbing or traveling up

Three climbers attempted the ascent of Mount Rainier.

the way or means of ascending; upward slope; acclivity.

a movement or return toward a source or beginning.

the degree of inclination; gradient

a steep ascent.

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decline , descent , lowering

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