progress

Definition

As a noun, progress is movement toward a goal or improvement over time. As a verb, to progress means to move forward or develop toward something better.

Etymology

From Latin *progressus* 'an advance', from *progredi* 'to go forward' (*pro-* 'forward' + *gradi* 'to step, walk'). It has always carried the sense of walking forward step by step.

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