Definition of Ascent
Ascent
as·cent
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(noun)
the act of ascending, moving, or rising upwards;
e.g. His rocky ascent to the position of a governor came after a long and rough political career.
(noun)
the act of climbing upwards;
e.g. The mountaineers were ready to make their ascent to Everest basecamp.
(noun)
an upward or rising slope;
e.g. The ascent grew dangerously steep, we could not hike up any further.
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