progress

/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs//ˈpɹoʊɡɹɛs/

noun

  1. 1

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

    “Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress.”
  2. 2

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

    “Science has made extraordinary progress in the last fifty years.”
  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    A journey forward; travel.

  5. 5

    Movement onwards or forwards or towards a specific objective or direction; advance.

    “The thick branches overhanging the path made progress difficult.”

verb

  1. 1

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

    “They progress through the museum.”
  2. 2

    To improve; to become better or more complete.

    “Societies progress unevenly.”
  3. 3

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

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