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Meaning of progress

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progress

Pronunciation:/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs//ˈpɹoʊɡɹɛs/

noun

Definitions

  1. Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.

    Example: Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress.

  2. Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth.

    Example: Science has made extraordinary progress in the last fifty years.

  3. An official journey made by a monarch or other high personage; a state journey, a circuit.

  4. A journey forward; travel.

progress

Pronunciation:/pɹəˈɡɹɛs/

verb

Definitions

  1. To move, go, or proceed forward; to advance.

    Example: They progress through the museum.

  2. To improve; to become better or more complete.

    Example: Societies progress unevenly.

  3. To move (something) forward; to advance, to expedite.