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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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 The platform analyzes job titles, compensation levels, hierarchies, and experience requirements to group roles into logical pay grades and career progressions. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026 Redick was asked one last time what return-to-play progression looks like for Reaves. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Arsenal are very good at using these sorts of rotations to generate ball progression. —Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for progression
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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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