Progress :  (noun)
1: gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts" [syn: advancement]
2: the act of moving forward toward a goal [syn: progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion]
3: a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" [syn: progression, advance]
Progress : (verb)
1: develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up" ... ( more )

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