Associations to the word «Progression»

Wiktionary

PROGRESSION, noun. The act of moving from one thing to another.
PROGRESSION, noun. The act of moving forward; a proceeding in a course; motion onward.
PROGRESSION, noun. (mathematics) A sequence obtained by adding or multiplying each term by a constant.
PROGRESSION, noun. Development, increase, evolution.

Dictionary definition

PROGRESSION, noun. A series with a definite pattern of advance.
PROGRESSION, noun. A movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops".
PROGRESSION, noun. The act of moving forward (as toward a goal).

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky