progression

noun

pro·​gres·​sion prə-ˈgre-shən How to pronounce progression (audio)
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1
: a sequence of numbers in which each term is related to its predecessor by a uniform law
2
a
: the action or process of progressing : advance
b
: a continuous and connected series : sequence
3
a
: succession of musical tones or chords
b
: the movement of musical parts in harmony
c
: sequence sense 2c
progressional
prə-ˈgresh-nəl How to pronounce progression (audio)
-ˈgre-shə-nᵊl
adjective

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Doctors were surprised by the rapid progression of the disease. the natural progression of his musical talent
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ScorePoint launched Match Kora, a free browser football game emphasizing social competition, profiles, and clans, using closed-loop virtual currencies for progression. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 You're tasked with generating profit, or feeding it into a progression system to purchase new tools or more efficient methods of destruction. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026 That can increase the likelihood and progression of a variety of chronic illnesses, Holt-Lundstad said. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 The researchers considered four scenarios for technological progression. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for progression

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of progression was in the 15th century

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progression

noun
pro·​gres·​sion prə-ˈgresh-ən How to pronounce progression (audio)
1
: the action of progressing or moving forward
2
: a continuous and connected series (as of acts, events, or steps)
3
: a changing from one chord to another by means of several notes or chords coming one after the other

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