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noun
- 1. forward or onward movement towards a destination: "the darkness did not stop my progress" Similar
- 2. development towards an improved or more advanced condition: "we are making progress towards equal rights" Similar
verb
- 1. move forward or onward in space or time: "as the century progressed the quality of telescopes improved" Similar Opposite
- 2. develop towards an improved or more advanced condition: "work on the pond is progressing" Similar Opposite
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PROGRESS definition: 1. movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position: 2. happening or…. Learn more.
1. a (1) : a royal journey marked by pomp and pageant. (2) : a state procession. b. : a tour or circuit made by an official (such as a judge) c. : an expedition, journey, or march through a region. 2. : a forward or onward movement (as to an objective or to a goal) : advance. 3. : gradual betterment.
movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position: Technological progress has been so rapid over the last few years. I'm not making much progress with my Spanish. The doctor said that she was making good progress (= getting better after a medical operation or illness).
noun. a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage: the progress of a student toward a degree. Synonyms: progression, advance. Antonyms: regression.
The process of advancement and the way things move in the positive direction of improvement is called progress. If you got a B on your last test and a B+ on this one, that's progress. If you're moving toward a goal, you're making progress too.
To progress means to move over a period of time to a stronger, more advanced, or more desirable state.
PROGRESS definition: 1. development and improvement of skills, knowledge, etc: 2. happening or being done now: 3…. Learn more.
the process of improving or developing, or of getting nearer to achieving or completing something. I think we're making progress. We will continue to monitor progress over the next few months. economic/scientific/technological progress. rapid/good progress. We hope to see some real progress by March.
n. 1. Forward or onward movement, as toward a destination: We made little progress on our way home because of the traffic. 2. Development, advancement, or improvement, as toward a goal: The math students have shown great progress. 3. A ceremonial journey made by a sovereign through his or her realm.
Definition of progress verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
