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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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The idea for the monthly reviews felt like a natural progression from what Hearn has learned from his experience in the world of work.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
The city’s progression is a key point there, since the entire Creekside area was meant to be part of Google’s sweeping Downtown West project.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
So the progression and evolution of an artist and him not only reflecting the times in his music, but talking about his reality, that's the best way to put it.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 24 June 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 8 Jul. 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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