progression
/pɹəˈɡɹɛʃn̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: progressions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of moving from one thing to another.
Noun
Examples
Make a natural progression from player to coach
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of moving forward or proceeding in a course; motion onward.
Noun
Examples
The lowest risk for kidney disease progression seemed to be at levels of current systolic blood pressure of 110 to 129 mm Hg.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “progression” mean?
The act of moving from one thing to another.
Is “progression” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.