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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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025
However, obesity and Type 2 Diabetes remain the primary drivers of disease progression.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
His 1966 work Rosencrantz, which chronicled the plight of two minor players in Hamlet and their building confusion over the progression of events in the Bard's tragedy, kicked his decades-long theater career into high gear, winning him the Tony for Best Play.
—Jason Clark, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Nov. 2025
The state Supreme Court said over the summer that the progression of Menzies' disease raised a significant concern about his fitness to be executed.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025
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 7 Dec. 2025.
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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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