progression
Pronunciation: [prəˈɡrɛʃən]
Word
Context: "development"
(noun) the process of getting better or moving forward over time. It's like when you practice a sport, and each week you can run faster or jump higher.
Example
Her progression in gymnastics has impressed everyone; she can do a backflip now!
Example
Without practice, his progression in playing the piano has really slowed down.
Example
What kind of progression have you made in your studies this semester?
Context: "mathematics"
(noun) a series of numbers or events that follow a certain pattern. Think of it as a list where each number is a step up from the last one, like 1, 2, 3, 4.
Example
In math class, we learned about a geometric progression where each number is multiplied by two.
Example
His attempt to create a progression in the numbers was incorrect, and they didn’t follow the right pattern.
Example
Can you give an example of an arithmetic progression?
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