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ascension
noun
as‧cen‧sion
1
the Ascension
in the Christian religion, when Jesus Christ left the earth and went to heaven
2
[
uncountable
]
formal
when someone moves to a more important or higher position or job
:
his ascension to the ranks of senior management
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