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

c

: sequence sense 2c

progressional

prə-ˈgresh-nəl 

-ˈgre-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Synonyms

• catena
• catenation
• chain
• concatenation
• consecution
• nexus
• sequence
• string
• train

Examples of progression in a Sentence

Doctors were surprised by the rapid progression of the disease.

the natural progression of his musical talent

Recent Examples on the Web

The timing of birth is primarily influenced by biological factors and the natural progression of labor. —The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024

Items in museum collections, from sauropods to star maps, can enable researchers to trace disease outbreaks, track the progression of climate change, and safeguard vulnerable cultures, to name a few. —Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024

The important thing is to plan, put in the appropriate progressions, select the right exercises and also rest. —Mónica Heras, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024

But letting go of the surfboard rails and learning to trust her abilities in the water was a progression, as is Moore's most recent life transition. —Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024

To raise awareness of the challenges and triumphs Black women face, Reese alongside and her mother former college ballplayer Angel Webb Reese star in a national ad, to urge congress to enact policy that support the economic progression of Black women. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024

The progression of enhanced employee benefits has seen a significant transformation with the adoption of remote work. —Q Hamirani, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

Warmer weather on the way also helps restart the springtime progression. —Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing progression

• arithmetic progression
• harmonic progression
• geometric progression

Kids Definition

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