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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Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Crawford recently threw his first bullpen of the winter and is currently on a normal throwing progression.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
So is the simple and slow chord progression underlying it all, making for a folk song that avoids the predictable tropes of protest music and doesn’t rely on cynicism as a dead end.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
Her journey illustrates how online finance certifications can expand access to career progression in regions where traditional programs remain financially or geographically out of reach.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/progression. Accessed 29 Jan. 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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