Definition of progress
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a(1)
: a royal journey marked by pomp and pageant
(2)
: a state procession
b
: a tour or circuit made by an official (such as a judge)
c
: an expedition, journey, or march through a region
2
: a forward or onward movement (as to an objective or to a goal) : advance
in progress
: going on : occurring
progress
verb
progressed; progressing; progresses
Definition of progress (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to move forward : proceed
2
: to develop to a higher, better, or more advanced stage
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The first known use of progress was in the 15th century
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