(an instance of) the process of collecting something

gathering or amassing

the process of growing or developing

development, progress

(a sing of) great respect; high public regard

respect

(an amount as the result of) increasing; to become greater in size, number, degree etc

addition, growth

the act, state, of being inflated; (a rise in prices brought about by) the expansion of the supply of money, credit etc

increase, swelling

an advantage obtained from something; the money gained in trade, business etc

gain

the state of promoting or being promoted

higher position in organization

a small hill; upward slope; an increase (in value, temperature etc); a progress (in development)

increase, improvement