progression

noun

pro·gres·sion | \ prə-ˈgre-shən

Definition of progression

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

2a : the action or process of progressing : advance

b : a continuous and connected series : sequence

3a : succession of musical tones or chords

b : the movement of musical parts in harmony

c : sequence sense 2c

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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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The next step in Wentz’ rehab progression will be participating fully in practices. — Kalyn Kahler, SI.com, "For One Night, Carson Wentz Returns to the Field," 3 June 2018 So would that inspiration be a phrase or a chord progression or..? — Nick Marino, GQ, "A Conversation With Country Legend John Prine, Your Favorite Songwriter’s Favorite Songwriter," 20 Apr. 2018 All those patients had died, but a retrospective analysis showed their suPAR levels eerily correlated with disease progression: Higher levels were associated with an earlier death. — Stephen S. Hall, Science | AAAS, "What's your risk of kidney disease, heart attack, or diabetes? A single molecule can tell," 19 Apr. 2018 Skating is always about progression and pushing boundaries. — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, "Big Air For a Higher Purpose," 6 Dec. 2018 There aren't any treatment options out there right now that can affect the proteins believed to be at the root of Alzheimer's disease progression, Dr. Tan explains. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "How Exactly Do Different Kinds of Alzheimer’s Medications Work?," 6 Dec. 2018 Patients who received the highest dose of the drug showed a statistically significant slowing of disease progression after 18 months of treatment, the companies said in a press release. — Charley Grant, WSJ, "Don’t Chase Biogen Into the Unknown on Alzheimer’s," 6 July 2018 This should have been an experience of affirmation and tangible progression towards physical congruity to my truest self but instead was fraught with anxiety — the treatments weren’t working. — Trésor Prijs, Teen Vogue, "How My Beard Affects My Gender Identity as a Trans Femme," 1 June 2018 An employee since 1999, Roch is well acquainted with the company’s career opportunity progression and is uniquely qualified to bring the company to the next level. — Jessica Levy, azcentral, "Happy employees make happy members at Credit Union West," 14 May 2018

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