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ascension (uh SEN shuhn) (s) (noun), ascensions (pl)
1. The state of moving up or soaring into the air: William made an ascension in the balloon so he could see more of the countryside.
2. A situation in which someone or something has moved to a higher or more powerful position: The newspaper article told about Chuck's ascension to CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the company.
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right ascension (s) (noun), right ascensions (pl)
The angular distance measured eastward along the celestial equator, between a celestial object and the first point of Aries: The symbol of the right ascension is α (alpha), and this coordinate is usually expressed in units of time.

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