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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Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Brouwer observed that some societies are already much further along in their WhatsApp progression than others.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Newcastle are guaranteed to play a minimum of 53 games this season — likely to become at least 55, given progression to another two-legged European tie seems probable.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The narrative structure follows the chronological progression of that day, beginning with the initial emergency call from Hind’s cousin and ending with the loss of contact with both the child and the paramedics sent to save her.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
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 15 Jan. 2026.
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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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