progression
noun
pro·gres·sion
prə-ˈgre-shən 
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
Examples of progression in a Sentence
Doctors were surprised by the rapid progression of the disease.
the natural progression of his musical talent
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Health, 27 Sep. 2025
While the enemies and level design, as well as the progression of the descending route is a clear inversion and iteration of the original, the second half of the game feels downright experimental.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Clinical trial data showed that the Stellest lenses can slow myopia progression by 71% on average over the course of 24 months, compared with single vision control lenses, according to the FDA.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
The 12 people who got the lower dose—which was 10 times less concentrated—showed similar progression as placebo, although some of their symptoms improved.
—Alice Park, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for progression
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/progression. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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progression
noun
pro·gres·sion
prə-ˈgresh-ən
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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