as ‧ cent /əˈsent/ BrE AmE noun
1 . [countable usually singular] the act of climbing something or moving upwards OPP descent :
the first ascent of Everest
2 . [countable usually singular] a path or way up to the top of something, for example a mountain OPP descent :
a rugged and steep ascent
3 . [uncountable] the process of becoming more important, powerful, or successful than before SYN rise OPP fall
ascent to
the President’s ascent to power