The job requires someone with an 'advanced degree'. [=a degree (such as a master's degree or a PhD) that is higher than a bachelor's degree]
She's taking an 'advanced' course in English. = She's taking a course in 'advanced' English.
The house was in an 'advanced' state of disrepair. [=the house was in very poor condition]
(..) There has been no unusual activity along the Romulan border. Does Starfleet feel we need more shakedown time? We're ready! The Enterprise E is the most advanced ship in the fleet. I have gone over all this with Starfleet. Their orders stand. Number One, set a course for the Neutral Zone. (..)1996 Star Trek: First Contact