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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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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.
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.
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.
Progress is the process of gradually improving or getting nearer to achieving or completing something. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer. The two sides made little if any progress towards agreement. Synonyms: development, increase, growth, advance More Synonyms of progress. 2. singular noun.
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.
PROGRESS definition: 1. development and improvement of skills, knowledge, etc: 2. happening or being done now: 3…. Learn more.
Progression or advancement through a process, a sequence of events, a period of time, etc.; movement towards an outcome or conclusion. in progress: in the process of happening or being carried out. c1443.
Definition of progress verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
