noun
progression
pruh-GREHSHN
noun
1
A gradual movement or development from one stage to the next.
"The progression of the disease was slower than expected."
2
A sequence of musical chords played one after another.
"The song relies on a simple four-chord progression."
How to Use Progression
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA step-by-step movement forward or development through stages.
Common pairings
natural progression
career progression
chord progression
Word Forms
progressions plural
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Etymology
From Latin progressio, from progredi, "to advance."