Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Progression has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
a series with a definite pattern of advance
"The progression of stars across the night sky follows a predictable and mesmerizing pattern."
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
"The team made steady progression toward their championship goal after weeks of hard training."
The act of moving from one thing to another.
"The progression from a small startup to a global corporation took over two decades."
In plain English: Progression is when something moves forward step by step to get better or reach a higher level.
"The progression of seasons brings warmer weather and longer days."
Usage: Use progression to describe a steady sequence or advancement, such as the progression of symptoms in an illness or levels on a ladder. Avoid confusing it with regression, which implies moving backward rather than forward through stages.
The word entered English via the Old French progression, which was borrowed directly from the Latin prōgressiō. Originally meaning a forward movement or advancement, it carried this same sense into modern usage.