progression

noun pro·gres·sion \ prə-ˈgre-shən \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

Examples: progression in a Sentence

Definition of progression

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 2c

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progressional

play \prə-ˈgresh-nəl, -ˈgre-shə-nᵊl\ adjective

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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

Recent Examples of progression from the Web

Current treatments for Alzheimer’s can alleviate symptoms, but don’t slow the condition’s underlying progression.

— peter loftus, WSJ, "Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca Drop Two Late-Stage Alzheimer’s Drug Trials," 12 June 2018
Thus, Anthem is in the precarious position of making promises about an engaging combination of combat, plot, and endgame progression—a juggle that the Destiny series has fumbled time and time again.

— sam machkovech, Ars Technica, "EA at E3: BioWare confirms Anthem in Feb 2019, Madden returns to PC," 9 June 2018
In that case, the goal for coaches (and for future research) should be to figure out ways of guiding training programs and progressions to reduce the risks associated with perfectionism.

— alex hutchinson, Outside Online, "Why Perfectionists Get More Shin Splints," 8 June 2018
Fans were particularly agitated by this news and believe that their owners' unwillingness to spend is part of a long running trend that will hamper West Ham's progression.

— SI.com, "Manuel Pellegrini Reveals West Ham are 'Working Hard' to Make More Signings This Summer," 8 June 2018
Shuttleworth later starred in the penalty-kick shootout with two saves including one against Cincinnati's Nazmi Albadawi to clinch the Loons' progression to the Open Cup's Round of 16.

— patrick brennan, Cincinnati.com, "Minnesota United: Cincinnati 'is going to be an intimidating environment' in MLS," 8 June 2018
The company fosters employee advancement through on-the-job training or individual professional development, participation in Toastmasters and career leveling and progression planning for each job within the company.

— azcentral, "Top Companies to Work for in Arizona-Medium Companies," 7 June 2018
Is delaying cancer progression by just under one year good enough?

— adam feuerstein, STAT, "Bluebird Bio CAR-T delays multiple myeloma progression by one year, but is that enough?," 1 June 2018
Often, this progression toward El Niño exerts a gradual cooling effect as the summer wears on.

— matt ross, Washington Post, "Capital Weather Gang’s 2018 summer outlook: Slightly-hotter-than-normal conditions," 1 June 2018

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