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
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Doctors were surprised by the rapid progression of the disease.
the natural progression of his musical talent
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
After the season ended, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka cited Mitchell’s progression between the guard’s first and second years as a model for player development the Lakers wanted to emulate.
—
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
John Stones comes in for Ezri Konsa to help with ball progression from deep, but none of England’s centre-backs has truly convinced yet.
—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
On Episode 217 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the progression of American space efforts.
—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/progression. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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