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Progression

/pɹəˈɡɹɛʃn̩/ · noun

Meaning

The act of moving from one thing to another..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The act of moving from one thing to another.
  2. The act of moving forward or proceeding in a course; motion onward.
  3. (mathematics) A sequence obtained by adding or multiplying each term by a constant.
  4. Development, increase, evolution.
  5. (music, countable) A chord progression.
  6. (exercise) The process of making an exercise more strenuous by manipulating the details of its performance like loaded weight, range of motion, angle, speed.

Example Sentences

Make a natural progression from player to coach
The lowest risk for kidney disease progression seemed to be at levels of current systolic blood pressure of 110 to 129 mm Hg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does progression mean?

Progression means The act of moving from one thing to another..

What is a synonym for progression?

Common synonyms include sequence, swing, advance, advancement.

What is the opposite of progression?

Possible antonyms include regress, retrogression.

How do you use progression in a sentence?

Make a natural progression from player to coach

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