[prog.ress] n [ME, fr. L progressus advance, fr. progredi to go forth, fr. pro- forward + gradi to go--more at pro-, grade] (15c) 1 a (1): a royal journey marked by pomp and pageant (2): a state procession b: a tour or circuit made by an official (as a judge) c: an expedition, journey, or march through a region
2: a forward or onward movement (as to an objective or to a goal): advance
3: gradual betterment; esp: the progressive development of mankind -- in progress : going on: occurring
[2]pro.gress vi (1539) 1: to move forward: proceed
2: to develop to a higher, better, or more advanced stage