progression

noun

pro·gres·sion prə-ˈgre-shən

Synonyms of progression next

: a sequence of numbers in which each term is related to its predecessor by a uniform law

: the action or process of progressing : advance

: a continuous and connected series : sequence

: succession of musical tones or chords

: the movement of musical parts in harmony

: sequence sense 2c

progressional

prə-ˈgresh-nəl

-ˈgre-shə-nᵊl

adjective

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 This study helps target possible points of intervention to help prevent dementia or slow the disease’s progression down, explained Eileen K. Graham, PhD, an author of the study and associate professor of medical social sciences at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. —

Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Dec. 2023 Or satisfaction in long-term planning and steady progression in your career? —

Mark Murphy, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Speaking with your healthcare provider about your breast cancer risk can help prevent disease or disease progression. —

Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2023 Gradual and thoughtful progression is the key here. —

Elizabeth Millard, C.p.t., SELF, 29 Nov. 2023 The two also added a rising three-chord progression that led to the hook. —

Tom Roland, Billboard, 28 Nov. 2023 Working moms are turning to entrepreneurship Despite assumptions that pregnant women and mothers are less interested in career progression, Fawcett’s research found that most working moms remained just as ambitious after a baby—and nearly half became more ambitious. —

Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2023 Online car sales are a big, though perhaps natural, progression of the always-on online marketplace. —

WIRED, 18 Nov. 2023 The part is expected to highlight many storylines, including King Charles and Camilla's progression in their relationship, as well as Prince William Kate Middleton's love story. —

Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023 See More

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