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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Heidi Cope, Health, 19 Apr. 2025
However, there is a continuous rise in prostate-specific antigen (PSA), indicating disease progression.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Research suggests chronic stress might even accelerate cancer progression by impairing your body’s immune defenses and creating conditions that encourage cancer cell growth.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
This progression feels intuitive, new and powerful technologies are usually scarce, capital-intensive, and their use requires specialized technical expertise in the early stages.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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