Progression Meaning
/pɹəˈɡɹɛʃn̩/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of moving from one thing to another.
nounThe act of moving forward or proceeding in a course; motion onward.
Sentence Examples
What is a chord progression?
What's the chord progression?
Could you write down the chord progression for this song?
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the disease was monitored by the doctors using weekly scans.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ from junior analyst to senior manager typically takes between five and eight years.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English progressioun, from Old French progression and its etymon Latin prōgressiō. By surface analysis, progress + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The lowest risk for kidney disease progression seemed to be at levels of current systolic blood pressure of 110 to 129 mm Hg."
— 2003, T.H. Jafar et al., Annals of Internal Medicine 139, pages 244–252:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the disease was monitored by the doctors using weekly scans.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ from junior analyst to senior manager typically takes between five and eight years.