Progress: meaning, definitions and examples

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progress

 

[ หˆprษ’ษกres ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

education

Progress is the process of improving or moving forward, especially in terms of knowledge, skills, or achievements.

Synonyms

advancement, development, growth

Examples of usage

  • His progress in learning the language was impressive.
  • She made great progress in her career this year.
  • We need to track our progress to see if we are meeting our goals.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

Progress can also refer to the development or advancement of technology, science, or society.

Synonyms

advancement, evolution, innovation

Examples of usage

  • The progress in medical research has led to breakthrough treatments.
  • The rapid progress of artificial intelligence is changing the way we live.
  • Our society has made significant progress in terms of equality and human rights.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To progress means to move forward or advance in a particular direction.

Synonyms

advance, move forward, proceed

Examples of usage

  • We need to progress with our project to meet the deadline.
  • She progressed through the ranks quickly due to her hard work.
  • The team is progressing towards their goal steadily.

Translations

Translations of the word "progress" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น progresso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค—เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fortschritt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemajuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะณั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ postฤ™p

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฒๅฑ• (ใ—ใ‚“ใฆใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท progrรจs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ progreso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilerleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ „ (jinjeon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฏู… (taqaddum)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokrok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokrok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ›ๅฑ• (jรฌnzhวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napredek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framfรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะปะณะตั€ั–ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ (winsvla)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ irษ™lilษ™yiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ progreso

Word origin

The word 'progress' originated from the Latin word 'progressus', which means 'an advance or a step forward'. The concept of progress has been a fundamental aspect of human civilization, driving innovation, growth, and development in various fields. Throughout history, societies have strived for progress in different aspects of life, leading to advancements in technology, science, culture, and societal norms. The idea of progress continues to shape our world today, inspiring individuals and communities to work towards a better future.

See also: progressing, progression, progressive, progressively, progressiveness, progressivism.